Warm, delectable dishes go hand-in-hand with cool fall evenings when the crisp air sends you to the kitchen for a filling meal. Look no further than easy recipes like meatballs that pack fulfilling flavor to feed your family when the autumn temperatures dip.
These Grass-fed Beef Meatballs with Garlic and Herbs can be the perfect solution anytime you’re craving a warm, comforting meal. They’re made with New Zealand grass-fed ground beef, which provides an unrivaled taste. Grass-fed year-round, the animals roam and graze freely over lush green hills and pastures, resulting in lean, flavorful meat that tastes just as nature intended. Paired with a tomato-based sauce, the meatballs are baked before being topped with Parmesan cheese and parsley then served hot for a dish that warms you from the inside-out. While preparing the meatballs, be sure to wet your hands prior to shaping them as it helps prevent the meat from sticking to your hands.
Find more comforting fall recipes at beefandlambnz.com.
GRASS-FED BEEF MEATBALLS WITH GARLIC AND HERBS
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Makes 4 servings
Beef meatballs:
Oil
1 pound ground beef (New Zealand grass-fed recommended)
1 cup fresh white breadcrumbs
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 egg, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons milk
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs, such as parsley, thyme and oregano
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
Tomato sauce:
Oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, sliced
1 can (14 ounces) chopped tomatoes, in juice
1 1/2-2 cups vegetable stock
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon sugar
1 bay leaf
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
To serve:
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup roughly chopped parsley leaves
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