Meatballs
Nutrition Facts
each servingIngredients
all 17 types- 1 slice wholemeal bread, crusts removed
- 2 tbsp semi-skimmed milk
- 450g lean turkey mince
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 egg yolk, beaten
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp fresh mixed herbs, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- freshly ground black pepper
- For the sauce:
- 150ml beef stock
- 150ml water
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 carrot, peeled and chopped
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tbsp dry sherry
- 1 tbsp cornflour
Directions
6 steps in totalPlace the bread into a small bowl, pour over the milk and leave to soak for 5 minutes. Mash with a fork.
Stir in the mince, garlic, egg yolk, onion and herbs, season with black pepper and combine well. Form into 16 pieces and roll into balls.
Toss in the oil and place under a hot grill and grill for 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned all over and cooked through.
Meanwhile, place all the sauce ingredients except the cornflour into a small pan, bring to the boil and simmer for 8-10 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
Transfer to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Return to the pan.
Mix the cornflour with 1 tbsp water and stir into the sauce. Reheat until thickened then serve over the meatballs. Serve with spaghetti.
