Easy, Cheesy Meatballs!

This one is just a quick recipe for all the lovely people out there trying to work out what to do for dinner tonight! This quick, easy and super delicious recipe takes absolutely no time at all and can be packed full of vegetables for the little minions who don't like their greens!

 

Easy, Cheesy Meatballs!

Serves 4 - 6 peopleGoes perfectly with pasta or vegetables!
 

 

Ingredients:

500g x lean beef mince

1 x Large egg

1 x onion (finely diced)

1 x broccoli head (finely cut up)

1 x capsicum (finely chopped)

1/2 cup x breadcrumbs (this can be left out for the GF people)

1 x tbsp. EVOO

20 x Cubes of cheddar cheese
(this can be any form of cheese, however I found cheddar to be delightful!)
1 x handful of basil leaves (chopped finely)
Salt and Pepper
1 x jar pasta sauce
(or you can use a home-made one!)

 

 

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 180C

2. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl so it is well combined

3. Roll mixture into 2cm balls, with the cheese cube in the middle and put to the side

4. Pan fry batches of 6 meatballs on medium heat until browned

5. Place meatballs in oven proof dish

6. Once all meatballs have been put in oven proof dish, pour pasta sauce
all over, covering the meatballs

7. Sprinkle cheese over the top and put into oven for 20 minutes.

8. Check meatballs with knife to ensure mince has cooked through

9. Serve with pasta, vegetables or a salad!

 

 

Enjoy your fabulous long weekend Sydney Siders! I know I will be relaxing at Coogee Beach with my man, and indulging in good food and great wine!

 

C xx