Easy Beef Meatballs

Ingredients

• 500 g (1 lb 1½ oz) Beef mince
• 60 g (2.1 oz) Breadcrumbs
• 1 Egg
• 1 small Onion, finely grated
• 2 cloves Garlic, crushed
• 1 tsp Dried oregano
• 30 g (1.06 oz) Parmesan, finely grated
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 700 g (1 lb 8½ oz) Passata
• Salt and black pepper

You’ll need: Large deep frying pan with lid

Method

1. 1

   Mix the mince, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, half the garlic, oregano, parmesan, 1 tsp salt and pepper in a bowl with your hands. Roll into about 20 balls.

2. 2

   Heat the oil in a large deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs in batches for 4–5 minutes, turning, then return them all to the pan.

3. 3

   Add the passata, remaining garlic and a pinch of salt. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover and cook for 12–15 minutes, turning once, until the meatballs are cooked through with no pink inside.

4. 4

   Serve with pasta, mash or crusty bread.