Name: Baked Cheesy Meatballs recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 tbs olive oil; 1 brown onion diced medium; 2 garlic cloves crushed; 820g canned diced tomatoes; 850g beef mince; 2 tbs basil chopped; 2 tbs oregano chopped; 2/3 cup parmesan finely grated; 200g fetta; 160g bocconcini coarsely chopped

by Tel89 Last updated on 11/12/2020

A tasty and simple recipe that's sure to be a winner with the whole family. - Tel89

Ingredients

1 tbs olive oil
1 brown onion diced medium
2 garlic cloves crushed
820g canned diced tomatoes
850g beef mince
2 tbs basil chopped
2 tbs oregano chopped
2/3 cup parmesan finely grated
200g fetta
160g bocconcini coarsely chopped

Method

Step 1

Preheat oven to 220C or 200C fan-forced. Lightly grease a 2 litre ovenproof dish.
Step 2

Heat oil in a large saucepan over moderately high heat. Add onion and garlic, and cook and stir for 5 minutes, or until onion softens.
Step 3

Add tomatoes. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered for 8-10 minutes, or until sauce thickens slightly.
Step 4

Meanwhile, place mince, basil, oregano and half the parmesan in a large bowl.
Step 5

Using clean hands, mix well to combine. Divide into 18 portions. Cut fetta into 18 equal pieces.
Step 6

For each meatball, flatten a mince portion slightly and top with a piece of fetta.
Step 7

Shape mince around cheese to enclose and form a ball. Place in prepared pan.
Step 8

Pour tomato mixture over meatballs, then sprinkle with bocconcini.
Step 9

Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cheese melts and meatballs are cooked. Serve with mashed potato and green beans if desired.