Sunday 13 September 2009

Lemon and Basil Meatballs

Based on a recipe from Good housekeeping
125g(4oz) Pork Mince
125g(4oz) Beef Mince
1 Onion - Grated
Zest and Juice of 1 Lemon  (Try 1/2 the juice next time)
25g (1 oz) Bread Crumbs
3 tablespoons of freshly chopper basil - 1 tablespoon is not enough
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
1 Large Red Pepper - deseeded and roughly chopped
1/2 tsp Ground Corriander
1 tsp Salt
200ml  chicken stock
1 tin chopped or Plum Tomatoes

1. Put pork and beef mince, onion, breadcrumbs, lemon zest and juice, 2 tablespoons of the basil and 1 tsp salt into food processor. Pulse till mixed.  Shape into 2cm diameter balls.

Bring stock to boil. (microwave 1 min?)

2. Heat Olive oil in frying pan.  Brown meat balls in batches removing from heat when brown.  Then cook Red Pepper for 3 mins until softened. Stir in coriander and cook for 30 secs then add hot stock and tomatoes.  Add the meatballs too, then cover and simmer for 15-20 mins until cooked through.  If not covered you will not have enough liquid for a sauce.

Serve with Pasta or Mix with Pasta at the end.  Garnish with remaining Basil and Serve

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