Serves 4 people
For the meatballs
400g mince beef
1 egg
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp paprika
Salt & black pepper to season
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
For the sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic crushed
1 onion
3 mushrooms
1 large bell pepper
1 tsp basil
1 tsp oregano
1 Beef stock pot
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tin chopped tomatoes
Pre-heat the oven to 180 degrees celsius. In a food processor or a mixing bowl add all meatball ingredients and mix together. Then make small ball shapes and place in an oven proof dish. Bake meatballs for 20 / 25 minutes, make sure they are thoroughly cooked.
In a large pan add olive oil, garlic and chopped onions and fry till soft. The add chopped mushrooms and bell pepper. Add basil, oregano, beef stock pot, balsamic vinegar, worcestershire sauce and chopped tomatoes. Stir and leave for 15 minutes on a low heat.
This can be served with penne pasta, spaghetti or rice.
