Meatballs in Tomato and Basil Sauce

Category, CuisineDifficultyBeginner
Yields1 Serving
Prep Time5 minsCook Time1 hr 5 minsTotal Time1 hr 10 mins
 2 tbsp tablespoons olive oil
MEATBALLS
 750 g grams beef mince (or a combination of beef & pork mince)
 1 brown onion, finely diced
 2 eggs
 ¾ cup cup bread crumbs
 Salt
 Freshly ground black pepper
SAUCE
 3 cloves of garlic, crushed
 1 brown onion, finely diced
 2 long red chillies, deseeded and finely chopped
 1 l litre (1 1/2 bottles) passata sauce
 3 tsp teaspoons powdered beef stock
 3 tbsp tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
 ¾ cup cup grated parmesan
1

Set up your barbecue for direct cooking. Place a Weber Ware Casserole Dish (without lid) in the centre of the barbecue and add the oil. Preheat on high for 10 minutes.

2

Combine all of the meatball ingredients together in a bowl. Roll into 3cm balls (makes about 25 to 30 meatballs).

3

Once the barbecue is preheated, leave the heat setting on high. To the casserole dish, add the garlic, onion, chillies, and a seasoning of salt and pepper; fry for 2 to 3 minutes. At the same time, add the meatballs to the grill and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Once you have turned the meatballs, remove the casserole dish from the barbecue wearing heatproof gloves.

4

Add the passata sauce and beef stock to the casserole and stir in. When the meatballs are cooked, transfer them to the casserole dish.

5

Turn your barbecue to the roast setting (add a convection tray and trivet if using a Q). Place the lid on the casserole dish and place on the trivet. Cook for 45 minutes.

6

Remove the casserole lid and continue cooking for another 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Just before serving, stir in the chopped basil and sprinkle with the grated Parmesan cheese.

Ingredients

 2 tbsp tablespoons olive oil
MEATBALLS
 750 g grams beef mince (or a combination of beef & pork mince)
 1 brown onion, finely diced
 2 eggs
 ¾ cup cup bread crumbs
 Salt
 Freshly ground black pepper
SAUCE
 3 cloves of garlic, crushed
 1 brown onion, finely diced
 2 long red chillies, deseeded and finely chopped
 1 l litre (1 1/2 bottles) passata sauce
 3 tsp teaspoons powdered beef stock
 3 tbsp tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
 ¾ cup cup grated parmesan
Meatballs in Tomato and Basil Sauce
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