Typically, I put 5-6 meatballs, 1/2 cup of brown rice and 1 cup of broccoli florrets into one container, but this can be changed to suit you!
Ingredients:
500g Lean Beef Mince (uncooked)
1/2 Zucchini, grated finely
½ brown onion, grated finely
2 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
2 tbsp mint, finely chopped
¼ cup carrot, finely grated (1 small carrot)
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1/2 cup of breadcrumbs
1 eggs
1 tbsp. olive oil
NAP SAUCE (either store bought or you can DIY!)
2 400g can of crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup of Pasaata sauce
1/2 cup water
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 brown onion, diced
1/4 teaspoon of dried chilli flakes
3 Basil leaves, chopped
Sprinkle of salt and pepper
Extras:
1.5 cups brown rice, cooked
1 large broccoli head, cut into florets
Directions:
- Add mince, zucchini, carrot, onion, garlic, mint, eggs, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper and parsley to a bowl and mix thoroughly.
- Once mixed thoroughly, place mix in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Using roughly a tablespoon of mixture at a time, roll the mixture into small balls.
- Into a deep saucepan, heat olive oil over high heat. Add garlic, onion, chilli and leave to simmer until the onion is translucent.
- Place the crushed tomatoes and Passata sauce and mix through.
- Add salt, pepper and oregano to taste.
- Begin adding in the *raw meatballs and give them a good stir to heat through.
- Cover with a lid and simmer on a low heat for 20 minutes. Check every 5 or so minutes to give them another good stir.
- On a small frying pan, splash with olive oil and heat to a medium heat. Add broccoli florrets and cook to your liking.
- Divide the meatballs, brown rice and broccoli to three containers. Any left over meatballs can be frozen to make this meal again! (you're going to want too!!)
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Love Leah x
