Ingredients
500gbeef mince
500gpork mince,or extra beef mince
1egg,lightly whisked
½cupalmond flour,or ⅓ breadcrumbs
150gsemi-dried tomatoes,drained and oil reserved
1/2cupparmesan cheese,grated
4clovesgarlic,crushed
4tbsptomato paste
1tbsporegano,freshly chopped
1tbspbasil,freshly chopped
1tbspoil
1tosalt and pepper,to taste, about tbsp
reserved sun dried tomato oil
840gtomato pasta sauce,or tomato soup
180glarge bocconcini balls,sliced
Preparation
Combine mince, egg and almond flour, tomatoes drained of oil (reserve oil), cheese, garlic, paste, oregano and basil in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Shape into 12 meatballs.
Heat oil in a non stick oven proof pan or cast iron skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs, in batches for 3 to 4 minutes while occasionally turning to brown on all sides.
Heat reserved semi-dried tomatoes oil in pan. Add the tomato sauce (or soup). Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
Return meatballs to pan; bring to the boil; reduce heat to low and allow to simmer, covered for 15 to 20 minutes or until meatballs have cooked through and sauce has thickened.
Meanwhile, preheat oven to grill (or broil) settings on medium heat halfway through cooking time. When meatballs are ready, arrange the bocconcini slices over the meatballs and place pan into the oven. Grill/broil until cheese has melted.
