Mega Minty Meatballs In Tomato Sauce

MAKES 6-7 LARGE MEATBALLS

INGREDIENTS - MEATBALLS

• 2 tsp cumin

• 2 tsp cinnamon

• 1 handful of flat leaf parsley, roughly chopped

• 1 handful OF mint, roughly chopped

• 300g grass fed veal mince

• 300g grass fed beef mince

• 1 egg (ideally organic)

INGREDIENTS - TOMATO SAUCE

• 700g jar of tomato passata

• 1 small or 1/2 large onion, sliced

• 2 garlic cloves, minced or finely chopped

• 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar (not caramelised)

• 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• Salt & pepper

METHOD

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius

2. In a large mixing bowl, use your hands to combine the meat, cinnamon, cumin, parsley, mint, egg and good pinch of salt and pepper

3. Roll into 6-7 large balls and place onto a baking tray lined with baking paper

4. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through

5. Whilst the meatballs are cooking in the oven, heat the olive oil in a saucepan on medium heat and cook the garlic and onion until lighty golden in colour and soft

6. Pour in the tomato passata, balsamic vinegar, pinch of salt and pepper and cook on low heat for approx 5 minutes until it slightly thickens

7. Transfer the cooked meatballs onto a serving platter and pour over with the tomato sauce and serve

Delish with:

• CREAMY LOW CARB CAULIFLOWER MASH

• CREAMY LOW CARB CAULIFLOWER MASH

• SAUTÉED SILVERBEET WITH PARSLEY & DILL