Saucy meatballs with garlic bread

Get your family excited with this meatball recipe! With a tasty sauce and garlic bread on the side, this dish is a winner for dinner.

Serves: 4

Time to make: 30 mins

Ingredients

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500g extra lean beef mince
1 tablespoon Greek mixed herb seasoning (no added salt)
500g jar chunky tomato passata sauce
1 red onion, finely chopped
2 carrots, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon olive oil
60g bag spinach
4 slices wholemeal sourdough

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Instructions

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1 In a large bowl, place beef mince, Greek seasoning and ¼ cup of the pasta sauce. Season with black pepper and mix well. Roll into 20 walnut-sized meatballs.

2 Spray a large non-stick pan with oil and set over medium-high heat. Cook meatballs in batches until browned all over. Transfer to a plate. Add onion, carrot, celery and half the garlic to the pan. Cook, stirring, for 5-10 minutes until softened. Add the remaining pasta sauce with 1½-2 cups water. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat, simmer covered for 5-10 minutes. Add meatballs, simmer for 2-3 minutes. Stir in spinach.

3 Meanwhile, heat a chargrill pan. Combine oil and remaining garlic, and brush mixture over both sides of the bread. Grill in pan for 1-2 minutes each side or until golden and smoky.

4 Divide meatballs among plates. Serve with garlic bread.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 381 cal

Kilojoules 1594 kJ

Protein 36.6 g

Total fat 12.1 g

Saturated fat 3.4 g

Carbohydrates 27.8 g

Sugar 11.8 g

Dietary fibre 9.3 g

Sodium 549 mg

Calcium 158 mg

Iron 5.0 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.