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RECIPES
PLEASE NOTE:
That all spoon measurements are standard metric, so 1 tsp is 5ml and
1 tbsp is 15ml. We recommend using measuring spoons for accurate results.
MEATBALLS IN TOMATO SAUCE – Serves 6
Ingredients
Quantity
White bread
2 slices (90g) crusts removed
Milk 125ml
Minced beef
1kg
Brown onion, medium
1, grated finely
Carrot, medium
1, grated finely
Garlic cloves
3, crushed
Egg 1
Tomato paste
2 tbsp
Dried oregano
½ tsp
Fresh basil
2 tbsp, chopped finely
Olive oil
1 tbsp
Brown onion, medium
1, chopped finely
Garlic cloves
2, crushed
Chopped tomatoes
400g can
Cherry tomatoes
400g
Tomato paste
2 tbsp
Beef stock
250ml
Fresh basil leaves
3 tbsp
LOW
: 6 hours.
WHAT YOU DO
Combine bread and milk in a large bowl; stand for 10 minutes. Add beef, onion, carrot,
garlic, egg, paste, oregano and chopped basil, season; mix well. Shape level tablespoons
of mixture into balls. Transfer to the slow cooker.
Heat oil in a large frying pan; cook extra onion and garlic, stirring, until the onion softens.
Stir in undrained tomatoes, extra paste and stock; transfer to the cooker. Cook, covered,
on low for 6 hours. Season to taste.
Serve with spaghetti, sprinkled with basil leaves.
