TIP For vegetarian meatballs, replace beef with
450g plant-based minced beef.
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BEEF MEATBALLS
PREP: 10 MINUTES
COOK: 40 MINUTES
CONTAINER: 2.1L JUG
MAKES: 12 MEATBALLS
SMALL CHOP
2.1L JUG
DIRECTIONS
1 Preheat oven to 190°C. Combine milk and
bread crumbs in a small bowl and set aside.
2 Install stacked blade in the 2.1L Jug. Add
onion, garlic and parsley to the jug in the
order listed, then install the lid.
3 Select MODE, SMALL CHOP, then press
START/STOP. When program is complete,
press SMALL CHOP and START/STOP again.
4 When processing is complete, remove the lid
and stacked blade from the jug. Empty the
chopped vegetables in a large bowl and
add the beef, bread crumb mixture,
Parmesan, crushed red pepper, egg, salt
and pepper. Combine ingredients with a large
spoon or rubber spatula.
5 Portion the beef mixture into 12 balls and
coat with flour.
6 Heat a large sauté pan over medium high
heat. Add oil, and cook meatballs until
golden brown, turning frequently.
7 Pour marinara sauce into an 20 x 20cm
baking dish. Place meatballs into dish and
place casserole dish in oven. Cook meatballs
for 40 minutes or until the internal
temperature reaches 74°C.
INGREDIENTS
60ml milk
30g bread crumbs
¼ small onion, peeled, cut in 5cm pieces
2 cloves garlic, peeled
15g parsley leaves, chopped
450g minced beef
60g cup shredded Parmesan
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 egg, beaten
Sea salt and ground black pepper, as desired
2 tablespoons plain flour
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
710g marinara sauce
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