Tasty mince balls
Serves: 4 (makes 4 school lunches)
Time to make: 35 mins
Hands-on time: 15 mins
Total cost: $8.00 / $2.00 per serve
(at time of publication)
Ingredients
- spray oil, to grease
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons light evaporated milk
- 250g lean beef mince
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup grated vegetables (such as courgettes, carrots, mushrooms)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon mild English mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 180°C. Lightly grease a baking tray.
2 In a large bowl beat egg then add evaporated milk and beat. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Use a fork to make sure rice is evenly distributed.
3 Shape heaped tablespoons of the mixture into falafel-sized balls and place on prepared baking tray. Bake for 20 minutes until brown. Serve with pita bread and homemade pasta sauce, and pack in the lunchbox with a chiller pad.
Variations
- Make it gluten free: Check mustard is gluten free.
- Matching snacks: Fresh fruit + low-fat yoghurt.
Nutrition Info (per serve)
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Calories 203cal
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Kilojoules 850kJ
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Protein 18g
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Total fat 8g
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–Saturated fat 3g
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Carbohydrates 15g
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–Sugars 2g
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Dietary fibre 1g
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Sodium 230mg
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Calcium 40mg
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Iron 3mg
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.
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