Online Personal Trainer Main Meal Recipes - Russian Meatballs

Serves: 4

Shopping & Ingredients List:

375g 5% Lean Beef Mince*

1 Onion, chopped

1 tbsp Tomato Puree

1 tsp Smoked Paprika

1 tsp Dried Mixed Herbs

Salt & Pepper to season

6-8 Fresh Basil Leaves to garnish

*Halal & Kosher if meat is appropriately sourced

Tomato Sauce

1 medium Red Onion, finely chopped

400g can Chopped Tomatoes

1 tsp Paprika

1 tsp Dried Mixed Herbs

Salt & Pepper to season

Method

1. Put the minced beef, onion, tomato puree & dried mixed herbs in a food processor. Season well & blend smooth. Shape into 12 balls, cover & chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.

2. Meanwhile put the tomato sauce ingredients into a saucepan & cook uncovered over a low heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. Preheat the oven to 180c (160 fan), 350f, gas mark 4.

4. Season the sauce with salt & pepper & transfer to an ovenproof dish. Arrange the meatballs on top & place in the oven. Bake for 45 minutes. Serve with the fresh basil sprinkled over.

Macro info per serving

Protein
22g

Carbs
11.5g

Fat
4.2g

Energy
172Kcal