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Simple beef meatballs simmered in a rich, slow-cooked onion gravy, with green beans.
Equipment: Large frying pan; small pan for the beans
Measures and names
Ingredients
- 750 g beef mince (ground beef)
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 onions, thinly sliced
- 15 g butter
- 400 ml beef stock, from a cube
- 400 g frozen green beans
- Salt and black pepper
Method
- Mix the mince, egg, thyme and seasoning and roll into 20 meatballs.
- Brown the meatballs in a large frying pan for 8 minutes, turning. Lift out.
- Add the butter and onions and cook slowly for 12-15 minutes until soft and deep golden.
- Pour in the stock, return the meatballs and simmer for 10 minutes until the gravy has thickened and the meatballs are cooked through.
- Cook the green beans in boiling water for 5 minutes, drain and serve with the meatballs and gravy.
Swaps and tips
Cook the onions slowly until deep golden: that's what makes the gravy rich without flour. Wet your hands to roll the meatballs and they won't stick.
Easy variations
- Use pork mince or half and half
- Add a few sliced mushrooms to the gravy
- Stir a spoonful of mustard into the gravy
- Serve with mashed swede or cauliflower
Nutrition estimated, per serving
| Protein | Carbs | Fibre | Fat | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 g | 11 g | 4 g | 36 g | 520 kcal |
Values are estimates based on typical UK food composition data and will vary with brands and portion sizes.
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Recipe from healthshelf.org
