Clare’s Beef & Mango Meatballs

Oh now this is comfort food at its best and who doesn’t love beef, pasta and tomato sauce 🙂 It warm, a hint of spice and heavy on the carbs . Sure what is not to love?

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Clare’s Beef & Mango Meatballs

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Makes: 4 servings

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Total Time:  35 minutes

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Ingredients

  • 450g extra lean minced beef
  • 1 egg
  • A bunch of chopped coriander
  • A bunch of chopped parsley
  • 1tbs Ground Black pepper
  • 1 large onion Grated
  • 2-3tbs of mango chutney
  • 1 jar Pasata
  • 2 shallots finely diced
  • 1 large carrot finely diced
  • A small bunch of chopped basil
  • Black pepper
  • 1tbs Coconut oil
  • 250g Wholewheat pasta, any you like
  • 30g of low fat cheddar cheese

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PREPARATION

1/ Mix the beef , egg, mango chutney, coriander, parsley, pepper and onion and shape into golf ball sized balls, place on a tray and pop in the fridge to cool for a few minutes before cooking. Place in over for 15-18 minutes on a medium heat

2/ Melt the coconut oil in a sauce pan, add the chopped shallots, carrots until soft, 4-6 minutes, add the pepper , basil and top with pasata, carry on cooking on a low heat for 5-10 minutes

3/ Place the pasta into a pan of hot water, stir to separate the pasta and cook per packet instructions.

4/ Place: the cooked pasta on your plate, top with meatballs, sauce and cheese x Enjoy!

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Top Tip: I love to over cook and these are especially lovely the following day in a pitta pocket, slice the meat balls in half, top with the sauce and place in a sandwich press for a few minutes and you have a super lunch, or eat cold with a salad.