Serves: 35 balls|Prep: 50 min
Serves: 35 balls|Prep: 50 min
Meatballs are a fantastic way to get children to eat vegetables they might normally refuse. These meatballs contain carrot, zucchini, onion and an apple for added sweetness. Kids often enjoy sweet sauces with their meat dishes, but instead of adding processed ones, try serving with Wholesome Child’s Homemade Ketchup.
Ingredients
Method
| 1 carrot, grated | |
| 2 zucchinis, grated | |
| 1 onion, finely sliced | |
| 1 apple, cored and grated | |
| 500g minced beef | |
| 2 tsp Italian mixed herbs | |
| 1-2 cloves of garlic | |
| 1 egg | |
| 5 tbsp rice breadcrumbs or wholemeal flour | |
| Coconut oil or avocado oil | |
| Salt and pepper |
| 1. | Place onion, garlic, carrot, zucchini and apple in processor and process together. |
| 2. | In a separate bowl add mince – break it apart if necessary using a mallet. |
| 3. | Add mince to the vegetables and process together. |
| 4. | Add egg, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, Italian mixed herbs and process until a smooth consistency is reached. |
| 5. | Roll mixture into small meatballs and place on a baking tray. |
| 6. | If baking: Preheat oven to 350ºF place meatballs on a baking tray and bake for 30 minutes for small meatballs and approximately 45 minutes for larger meatballs. |
| 7. | If pan frying: Heat oil in large pan and fry for approximately 6–8 minutes on each side, check to see if they’re cooked all the way through. |
