Meatballs With Tomato Sauce- Chicken or Beef

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1
Meatballs with Tomato Sauce- Chicken or Beef
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

500 g ground chicken ( chicken or beef mince ) or 500 g ground beef ( chicken or beef mince )
1 large egg
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese or 3 tablespoons asiago cheese , finely grated
3 tablespoons parsley , chopped
2 garlic cloves , crushed
2 tablespoons milk
2 slices bread , finely crumbed ( use gluten-free if needed )
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 shallots , chopped
700 ml tomato puree or 700 ml bottled italian style pasta sauce
salt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
350
Sugar
9g
Fat
16g
Meatballs with Tomato Sauce is a traditional dish that has been enjoyed across different cultures for centuries. The meatballs are made with chicken or beef mince and are cooked in a tomato sauce for extra flavor. This dish can be served as a main course, paired with pasta or bread.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, mix together chicken or beef mince, egg, grated parmesan or asiago cheese, chopped parsley, crushed garlic, milk, finely crumbed bread, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
2.Roll the mixture into balls (makes around 20 2-inch meatballs).
3.In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
4.Add chopped shallots and sauté until lightly browned.
5.Add tomato puree or pasta sauce and stir to combine.
6.Bring the sauce to a simmer and gently add meatballs.
7.Cover and gently simmer meatballs in the sauce for around 30 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through.
8.Serve hot with pasta or bread.

PROS

Meatballs are a classic comfort food that are easy to make and delicious.

This recipe is versatile and allows for the use of chicken or beef mince depending on preference or dietary restrictions.

The dish can be paired with a variety of sides.

CONS

The meatballs are not the healthiest food due to the use of beef or chicken mince and breadcrumbs.

The tomato sauce may have added sugar or salt which can negatively impact health if consumed in excess.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The dish can be made healthy by substituting beef with chicken and using gluten-free breadcrumbs.
It is a good source of protein, and can provide a range of vitamins and minerals depending on the side dish that is served with it.
Tomato sauce contains lycopene, an antioxidant that may reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease.

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