Beef and Lentil Balls with Tomato Sauce Recipe

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Beef and Lentil Balls with Tomato Sauce
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Ingredients
20
Count
Nutrition
399
Calories
Total time
16
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Start by making the tomato sauce.
  2. Combine the onions, canned plum tomatoes and red wine in a saucepan.
  3. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
  4. Puree the mixture in a blender or food processor, then return it to the saucepan and set it aside.
  5. Make the meatballs.
  6. Heat the oil in a large heavy saucepan and cook the copped onions, celery and carrots for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the onions and carrots are softened but not browned.
  7. Add the ground beef and cook over high heat, stirring frequently, until the meat is lightly browned.
  8. Add the lentils, tomatoes, tomatoe paste, bay leaves, vegetable broth and wine.
  9. Mix well and bring to a boil, breaking up the tomatoes with a spoon.
  10. Lower the heat and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, until the liquid has been completely absorbed.
  11. Remove the bay leaves, then stir the worcestershire sauce into the lentil mixture.
  12. Remove the pan from the heat and add the eggs and parsley.
  13. Season with salt and pepper and mix well, then allow the mixture to cool.
  14. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350f degrees.
  15. Shape the beef mixture into neat balls, rolling them in your hands.
  16. Arrange in an ovenproof dish and bake for 25 minutes.
  17. While the meatballs are baking, reheat the tomato sauce.
  18. Just before serving, stir in the chopped dill.
  19. Pour the tomato sauce over the meatballs and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 398.76 Kcal (1670 kJ)
Calories from fat 81.27 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.03g 14%
Cholesterol 101.94mg 34%
Sodium 455.12mg 19%
Potassium 1211.24mg 26%
Total Carbs 42.67g 14%
Sugars 9.96g 40%
Dietary Fiber 14.45g 58%
Protein 29.34g 59%
Vitamin C 29.6mg 49%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 8%
Iron 6mg 33%
Calcium 110.3mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 97.95 Kcal (410 kJ)
Calories from fat 19.96 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.22g 14%
Cholesterol 25.04mg 34%
Sodium 111.8mg 19%
Potassium 297.53mg 26%
Total Carbs 10.48g 14%
Sugars 2.45g 40%
Dietary Fiber 3.55g 58%
Protein 7.21g 59%
Vitamin C 7.3mg 49%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 8%
Iron 1.5mg 33%
Calcium 27.1mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.9
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

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