Lean beef meatballs in roasted pepper sauce
Baked lean beef meatballs in a smoky roasted pepper sauce, served with rice and a green salad.
- Time50 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.95 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Mix the mince, onion, crushed garlic, first measure of paprika, cumin, parsley and polenta with a little black pepper. Shape into 20 balls.
- 2
Place the meatballs on a tray lined with baking paper and spray lightly with low fat cooking spray. Bake for 20 minutes until browned and cooked through.
20 min - 3
Meanwhile spray a pan with low fat cooking spray and soften the sliced garlic for 1 minute. Add the peppers, tomatoes and second measure of paprika.
1 min - 4
Simmer for 10 minutes, then blend until smooth.
10 min - 5
Cook the rice following the packet.
- 6
Add the meatballs to the sauce and warm through for 3 minutes. Serve with the rice and lettuce.
3 min
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