Cheesy Meatballs in Spicy Tomato Sauce |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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All done in the microwave. Serve on their own or over pasta. A great dish to serve with a light green salad and fresh crusty bread or garlic bread. Ingredients:
1 onion, chopped |
2 slices bacon, chopped |
500 g beef mince |
1/4 cup breadcrumbs |
2 tablespoons parsley, roughly chopped |
1 egg, lightly beaten |
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste |
125 g cheddar cheese, cut into 1cm cubes |
2 (400 g) cans diced roma tomatoes |
1/2 cup roughly torn basil leaves |
1 garlic clove, finely chopped |
2 tablespoons tomato paste |
1 small red fresh chili pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional) |
salt & freshly ground black pepper, extra, to taste |
crusty bread or roll, to serve |
Directions:
1. Cook the onion and bacon in a large bowl on high for 3-4 minutes approx 850W. Remove from microwave, add mince, breadcrumbs, parsley, egg, salt and pepper and mix well.
2. Take 1 tablespoon of the mixture and flatten into a patty shape.
3. Place a cube of cheese in the middle of the meat, fold meat to enclose cheese and roll to form a ball.
4. Refrigerate meatballs for 10-15 minutes.
5. Place meatballs in a 3 Litre casserole dish. Cook uncovered on medium to High approx 650W for 4-6 minutes. Turn meatballs over and cook for a further 4-6 minutes.
6. Meanwhile combine the tomatoes, basil, tomato paste, chilli, garlic and salt and pepper in a bowl.
7. Drain any excess fat from meatballs after cooking and pour the tomato mixture over par cooked and drained meatballs.
8. Cook uncovered on medium high approx 650W for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9. Serve with on their own with crusty bread or over pasta.
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