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Hamish’s Favourite Meatballs

4

Serves

40 mins

Prep Time

30 mins

Cook Time

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Ingredients

For the Hamish’s Favourite Meatballs

  • 500g beef mince
  • 1/4 cup white long-grain rice
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs
  • 2 tablespoons tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 onion — diced
  • 1 egg — lightly beaten
  • Salt & pepper
  • 2 tins Italian tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • Parmesan to serve

Method

For the Hamish’s Favourite Meatballs

  • Mix together the mince, rice, parsley, mixed herbs,sauces, onion, egg, salt and pepper.
  • Roll into around 20 balls.
  • Refrigerate the meatballs for 30 minutes or until they firm up for cooking.
  • Lightly brown the meatballs in a pan with a small amount of olive oil.
  • Add in the Italian tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, water and cook, covered, for 12 minutes.
  • Cook, uncovered, for a further 12 minutes or until the rice is tender and the sauce has thickened slightly.
  • Top with parmesan to serve.