Juicy homemade beef meatballs simmered in a rich Mediterranean tomato sauce with sweet capsicum, olives and fragrant herbs. Made with our Grass Fed Beef Stock Pots, this colourful one-pan family dinner is full of delicious savoury flavour.
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Total time: Approximately 35 minutes
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Broth: The Little Bone Broth Co Grass Fed Beef Stock Pots
Ingredients
For the meatballs:
• 500g beef mince
• 1 egg
• ½ cup breadcrumbs
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Black pepper, to taste
For the Mediterranean sauce:
• 1 Little Bone Broth Co Beef Stock Pot (50ml)
• 1 x 400g tin crushed tomatoes
• 150ml water
• 1 red capsicum, diced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• ½ cup pitted olives, halved (optional)
• 1 tsp dried mixed herbs
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 50g feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
• Fresh basil or parsley, to serve
To serve:
• Cooked rice, couscous or crusty bread
Method
1. In a large bowl, combine the beef mince, egg, breadcrumbs, crushed garlic, oregano and black pepper.
2. Mix gently and roll into approximately 16 evenly sized meatballs.
3. Heat the olive oil in a large deep frying pan over medium-high heat.
4. Add the meatballs and brown on all sides for approximately 5–6 minutes. They do not need to be cooked through yet. Remove and set aside.
5. In the same pan, add the diced onion and capsicum. Cook for 3–4 minutes until beginning to soften.
6. Stir in the tomato paste and mixed herbs, cooking for another minute.
7. Add the crushed tomatoes, Beef Stock Pot and 150ml water. Stir until the stock pot is fully dissolved.
8. Return the meatballs to the pan, spooning some sauce over each one.
9. Cover and simmer gently for 10–15 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through and reach at least 75°C internally. Stir carefully and add a splash of water if the sauce thickens too much.
10. Add the olives during the final 2 minutes, if using.
11. Remove from the heat and scatter over crumbled feta and fresh basil or parsley.
12. Serve straight from the pan with rice, couscous or warm crusty bread.
A Little Bone Broth Tip
Our Grass Fed Beef Stock Pots are perfect for rich homemade tomato sauces. One little pot adds delicious slow-cooked savoury flavour to the tomatoes and herbs, making everyday meatballs taste extra special.
For younger family members, leave out the olives and feta or serve them separately so everyone can customise their dinner.
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