Smoky Baked Meatballs and Cheese
with Mashed Potato and Baby Leaf Salad
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Ingredients
450 grams
Potatoes
3 unit(s)
Garlic Clove
10 grams
Breadcrumbs
(Contains Cereals containing gluten)
240 grams
British Beef Mince
40 grams
Mature Cheddar Cheese
(Contains Milk)
1 carton(s)
Tomato Passata
1 sachet(s)
Dried Oregano
1 sachet(s)
Smoky Base Paste
20 grams
Baby Leaf Mix
12 milliliter(s)
Balsamic Glaze
(Contains Sulphites)
Not included in your delivery
¼ tsp
Salt for the Breadcrumbs
2 tbsp
Water for the Breadcrumbs
100 milliliter(s)
Water for the Sauce
1 tsp
Sugar for the Sauce
20 grams
Butter
Nutritional information
Utensils
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.
Bring a large saucepan of water with 0.5 tsp salt to the boil for the potatoes. Chop the potatoes into 2cm chunks (peel first if you prefer).
When boiling, add the potatoes to the water and cook until you can easily slip a knife through, 15-20 mins.
Meanwhile, peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
In a large bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, salt and water for the breadcrumbs (see pantry for both amounts) and half the garlic. Then add the beef mince. Season with pepper and mix together with your hands.
Roll into evenly-sized balls, 5 per person. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw mince.
Pop the meatballs onto a large baking tray.
When the oven is hot, bake on the top shelf until browned on the outside and cooked through, 12-15 mins. IMPORTANT: The meatballs are cooked when no longer pink in the middle.
Meanwhile, grate the cheese.
Heat a medium saucepan with a drizzle of oil on medium-high heat. Add the remaining garlic and fry until fragrant, 30 secs.
Mix in the passata, oregano, water and sugar for the sauce (see pantry for amount). Bring to a boil and simmer until thickened, 6-7 mins.
Once the potatoes are cooked, drain in a colander and return to the pan, off the heat. Add a knob of butter and a splash of milk (if you have any) and mash until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with a lid to keep warm.
When the meatballs are cooked, stir them into the sauce along with the smoky base paste and butter (see pantry for amount). Simmer for 2-3 mins more.
Taste, season with salt and pepper if needed. Add a splash of water if a little thick.
Share the mash between your plates. Spoon over the sauce and meatballs. Sprinkle over the cheese.
Serve the baby leaves alongside and drizzle over the balsamic glaze to finish.
Enjoy!
