-
1
Preheat oven to 180u00b0C.
-
2
In a large bowl, add 600g of minced beef.
-
3
Finely chop 1 medium onion. I used 1/2 of a very large onion here. Add the onions to the beef.
-
4
Finely chop 1 large or 2 medium tomatoes. Add the chopped tomatoes to the beef.
-
5
Chop up some parsley till you get about 1/4 cup worth. Add all the chopped ingredients to the beef and combine well.
-
6
Add 1 tablespoon of finely chopped garlic. Combine well.
-
7
Add 1/3 cup of breadcrumbs, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of finely grounded black pepper, 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon of Maggie seasoning sauce, 1 teaspoon of sugar and 1 extra large egg. Mix well.
-
8
Using a large ice cream scoop or any small container, measure out equal amounts of the meat mixture and roll into tight balls.
-
9
Place the meatballs on a baking sheet so that they don't make a sticky mess. Store in a tight container in the fridge if they are not to be cooked immediately.
-
10
Add 2 to 3 cups of cooking oil into a large saucepan. Ensure that there is enough oil to cover at least 1/3 of the meatballs when you add them in later.
-
11
When the oil is VERY hot. Add the meatballs in to cook. Cook at high heat.
-
12
It will take less than a minute for one side to be very golden brown. Turn them over and cook the other side till they evenly golden brown.
-
13
Try not to press on the meatballs and keep them in a round shape as much as possible.
-
14
Once the meatballs are browned, place them on a baking tray lined with baking paper and chuck them into the preheated oven. Bake at 180u00b0C for 5 to 10 mins, depending on the size of your meatballs.
-
15
The meatballs are done when clear meat juices trickle out of them.
-
16
While the meatballs are cooking, you can make a sauce. You can make a tomato salsa or use chutney to serve with the meatballs if you would like to skip this step. Or just use heated pasta sauce in a jar. It's your own preference.
-
17
Add 1 heaping teaspoon of Bisto gravy mix into a bowl.
-
18
Add 1 cup of water and mix well.
-
19
Add the Bisto mixture to a saucepan and heat till it simmers. Stir occasionally.
-
20
Add 2 tablespoons Shaoxing huatiao wine or any cooking wine, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Mix well.
-
21
The sauce is ready once it has thickened.
-
22
Serve the frikkadels with the brown sauce, mashed potatoes and some steamed vegetables.
