For those about to embark on their first year of university and living away from home getting some basic cooking skills mastered is a good idea to ensure no one goes hungry or worse, relies on the lure of the takeaway!
Herby Meatballs In A Garlic And Chilli Tomato Sauce
Very Lazy are the cooking ingredients specialists' that are always ready when you are. Chopped garlic, chillies, ginger and much more to help you prepare delicious home-cooked meals quickly with less of the fuss. We've put together some delicious, easy and budget friendly recipes using Very Lazy's range of pre-prepared chopped ingredients, cutting out the hassle of chopping, as well as the washing up!
Serves 4
Ingredients:
- 450g minced beef
- 120g breadcrumbs
- 1 egg, beaten
- 4 tbsp sunflower oil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp Very Lazy Garlic
- 1 tsp Very Lazy Chilli
- 2 tins chopped tomatoes
- 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 chicken stock cube, crumbled
- 4 tbsp each parsley, coriander and chives chopped, plus extra to garnish
Method:
- In a large bowl mix together the beef, breadcrumbs, herbs, egg, ½ a teaspoon of salt and some black pepper. Use your hands to form into meatball shapes.
- Heat up the olive oil in a large sauté pan, for which you have a lid, and sear the meatballs well on all sides, until golden, about 5 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside. Remove the oil and wipe the pan clean.
- Place the oil, Very Lazy Garlic and Very Lazy Chilli in the pan and cook for 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, thyme and stock cube and cook for 5 minutes on a high heat.
- Add the meatballs back to the pan and simmer gently, covered, for 5 minutes, or until cooked through. Serve sprinkled with extra herbs.
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