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Turkey meatballs in tomato sauce
Simple turkey mince meatballs simmered in an easy tomato sauce. Make a big batch and freeze portions, then serve with pasta, rice or mash whenever you need an easy dinner.
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Serves: 4Time: 35 min Freezes well
Freezer-friendlyProtein-containing
Ingredients
4 servings
- 500 g turkey mince
- 50 g breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp dried mixed herbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (crushed)
- 2 × 400g tin chopped tomatoes
- 1 tbsp tomato puree
- salt and black pepper (to taste)
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Method
- 1Mix the turkey mince, breadcrumbs, herbs and a little seasoning in a bowl, then roll into small meatballs.
- 2Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium heat and brown the meatballs all over, then lift them out onto a plate.
- 3Add the onion to the pan and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until softened, then stir in the garlic.
- 4Add the chopped tomatoes and tomato puree, stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
- 5Return the meatballs to the pan, cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring now and then.
- 6Check the meatballs are cooked through and piping hot in the middle, then season the sauce to taste.
Serving idea: serve with pasta, rice or mash.
Batch tip: cool fully, then freeze in portions for up to three months. Defrost overnight in the fridge and reheat until piping hot.
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