Baked Meatballs with Corn
Ingredients
300 grams Harvestime Corn
A dash of oil
1 kg beef / chicken meatballs
2 teaspoons garlic paste
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 cans tomato and onion mix
2 teaspoons Paprika
1 teaspoon Chilli flakes (more if you prefer it spicy)
2 teaspoons Mixed herbs
¾ cup Grated cheese
Chopped parsley
Salt and pepper
Directions
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 45 - 50 minutes
Serves: 5
- Heat oven to 180 Degrees Celsius
- Heat a large pan on medium to high heat, add a dash of oil and start frying the meatballs in batches – remove and set aside
- To the same pan, add the garlic and onions and fry until translucent
- Now add the tomato paste and the onion and tomato mix and mix well before adding in the chilli flakes, mixed herbs and paprika – allow to cook for 8 minutes
- Add the corn and cook on medium heat for 8 - 10 minutes until thickened
- Add the meatballs back to the pot and simmer for 3 - 4 minutes and remove from heat
- Transfer the meatball and tomato sauce mixture to a large oven proof casserole
- Top with grated cheese and bake for 15 minutes
- Garnish with chopped parsley and enjoy
Photo & Recipe: @Apriena (on Instagram)