Cheesy Meatballs

Great for a midday snack

Ingredients

• 500g extra lean beef mince
• 1 brown onion, coarsely grated
• 1 medium carrot, peeled, coarsely grated
• 1 small zucchini, ends trimmed, coarsely grated
• 1/4 cup (60ml) reduced-salt tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce
• 1 cup (80g) coarsely grated light cheddar
• 1/4 cup (40g) plain flour
• 3/4 cup (70g) dried (packaged) multigrain breadcrumbs
• 2 teaspoons canola oil

Instructions

STEP 1:

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STEP 2:

combine the beef, onion, carrot, zucchini, tomato sauce, barbecue sauce, cheddar and flour into a medium bowl and use your hands to combine.

STEP 3:

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STEP 4:

roll tablespoonfuls of the mixture into balls and place on an oven tray. Place the breadcrumbs on a plate. Roll each meatball in breadcrumbs to lightly coat. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 30 minutes or until firm.

STEP 5:

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STEP 6:

heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add half the meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towel. Repeat with remaining meatballs. Serve immediately