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Beef
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MEATBALLS wITH ITALIAN SAUCE
Serves 8
Meatballs
1 ½ kg mince (use a mixture of pork, veal or beef mince)
2 onions, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 cup fresh white breadcrumbs
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup finely chopped Italian parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
Tomato Sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large onions, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 red capsicum, finely chopped
1 cup/250ml dry white wine
3 x 400g cans diced tomatoes
1 cup/ 250ml beef stock
1/2 cup tomato paste
1 tablespoon brown sugar
10 fresh basil leaves
salt and pepper to taste
Extra parmesan cheese to serve
Meatball Preparation
1.
Mix all meatball ingredients together until well
combined. Roll into small balls, cover and set aside.
Searing on the Stovetop with EasySear™ Pan
2.
Place EasySear™ pan onto stovetop and preheat for
2 to 3 minutes, add oil, heat for a further 1 minute.
3.
Add onions, garlic and red capsicum, sauté
for 6 to 8 minutes or until onion has softened,
stirring occasionally.
4.
Add wine, bring to the boil and simmer until almost
all liquid is gone, about 3 to 4 minutes.
5.
Add canned tomatoes, beef stock, tomato paste,
brown sugar and basil leaves. Season well with salt
and pepper.
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NOTE: All recipes use Australian Standard Measuring Cups and Spoons.
Slow Cooking
6.
Place EasySear™ Pan back into Slow Cooker base.
7.
Place meatballs gently into EasySear™ Pan, turn
gently to coat all over in sauce.
8.
Cover with Lid, turn Temperature Control Dial
to 'LOW' setting. Cook for 6 to 8 hours or until
meatballs are cooked.
9.
Serve meatballs and sauce with hot cooked pasta
and extra grated parmesan cheese.
Setting variation: use the High setting and cook for
3 to 4 hours or Auto setting for 4 to 5 hours
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11/11/09 9:10 AM
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