Meatballs with Tomato Vegetable Sauce Recipe

Name: Meatballs with Tomato Vegetable Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 onion, chopped; 2 clove garlic, finely chopped; 1 chilli, finely chopped; 1 medium zucchini, diced; 1 medium carrot, diced; 2 celery sticks, diced; 1 can tomatoes, diced; 1 cup water; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 2 beef stock cubes; 500 grams pork mince; 1/2 onion, finely chopped; 1 egg, beaten; 1/2 cup bread crumbs; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp tomato sauce or ketchup; 2 tbsp Worchester sauce; 2 tbsp mustard; 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch pepper

Servings: persons

1/2 onion, chopped
2 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 chilli, finely chopped
1 medium zucchini, diced
1 medium carrot, diced
2 celery sticks, diced
1 can tomatoes, diced
1 cup water
1 tbsp tomato paste
2 beef stock cubes
500 grams pork mince
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup bread crumbs
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp tomato sauce or ketchup
2 tbsp Worchester sauce
2 tbsp mustard
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper

1
Mix the meatball ingredients together and roll into meatballs
2
Add a couple of tablespoons of oil to a frying pan and brown the meatballs on two or three sides for several minutes; remove from the heat
3
In the same pan as the meatballs were cooked, fry the onion for a few minutes, then add the garlic and chilli and fry for a couple more minutes
4
Add the zucchini, carrot and celery and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes
5
Add the tomatoes, water, paste, and crumble the stock cubes over the top, then mix
6
Cover and simmer for about 30 minutes or until veggies are cooked and sauce has thickened
7
Add the browned meatballs and heat through for about 5 to 7 minutes
8
Serve with pasta, cous cous or rice

416

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 onion, chopped, 2 clove garlic, finely chopped, 1 chilli, finely chopped, 1 medium zucchini, diced, and more.

Yes, Meatballs with Tomato Vegetable Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Meatballs with Tomato Vegetable Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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