Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 lb lean minced beef
- 1 garlic clove crushed
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds optional
- salt and pepper
- 1 egg beaten
- chopped parsley to garnish
for the sauce
- 2 onions finely chopped
- 14 oz can tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato puree
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- grated nutmeg
Instructions
- Put the beef, garlic, parsley, cumin seeds (if using) and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl; mix well. Bind the mixture with the egg, then divide into 20 and shape into balls on a floured surface.
- Place the sauce ingredients, with nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste, in a large flameproof casserole. Bring to the boil, then lower the heat.
- Carefully place the meatballs in the liquid, cover and simmer gently for 40-45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Transfer the meatballs to a warmed serving dish and pour the sauce over. Serve garnished with chopped parsley.
- If you dip your fingers in cold water when shaping meatballs, this will help to prevent them becoming sticky and the meat mixture crumbling.
Calories: 270 kcal
Carbohydrates: 14 g
Protein: 34 g
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Trans Fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 129 mg
Sodium: 245 mg
Potassium: 907 mg
Fiber: 3 g
Sugar: 7 g
Vitamin A: 382 IU
Vitamin C: 15 mg
Calcium: 71 mg
Iron: 5 mg