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Meatballs and Chips

Dinner
Minced meat is such a versatile ingredient packed full of essential macro and micronutrients. From lasagne, chilli con carne to meatballs and burgers. There's so much you can do with minced meat. 
3.67 stars from 3 votes
Calories544kcal
Carbs43g
Protein40g
Fats22g
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Performance Benefits

This recipe would be great for an exercise day due to its high Carbohydrate and Protein content.
Health Benefits

Red meat itself is a great source of protein, iron and b vitamins.
Iron is an essential mineral that is used for many biological functions in the body. For example, Iron plays a primary role in the formation of haemoglobin, a protein responsible for carrying oxygen from our lungs to all parts of the body. Therefore, is a crucial nutrient for the production of energy.
To learn more about iron, read our recent blog post Iron - an essential nutrient 
Expert Tips

Serve with some roasted veggies instead of chips on a rest day when carbohydrate requirements are lower.

Equipment

  • Non-stick pan
  • Baking tray

Ingredients

  • 4 Potatoes (approx. 550g)
  • 500 g Lean beef mince
  • 30 g Chorizo (diced)
  • 1 clove Garlic (crushed)
  • 1 Onion (chopped)
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • 1 tbsp Barbecue sauce
  • 2 tbsp Maple syrup (or honey)
  • ½ tsp Chilli powder
  • ½ tbsp Paprika powder
  • 2 tbsp Tomato puree
  • 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 8 Mushrooms
  • 1 Bell pepper
  • 1 Tin of tomatoes (chopped)
  • 1 tsp Mixed herbs
  • 80 g Cheddar cheese (grated)
4 Servings

Instructions

Homemade Chips

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Slice up the potatoes.
  • Bring a pot of water to the boil and parboil the potatoes for 8-10 minutes until slightly soft.
  • Line a baking tray with some parchment paper, spread the potatoes out on the paper.
  • Sprinkle over some sea salt and a drizzle of olive oil.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

Meatballs

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Fry the chorizo, onion and garlic on a medium heat for 5 minutes.
  • Empty the contents of the pan into a large bowl.
  • Put some oil on the pan and fry the mushrooms and bell pepper for 10 minutes.
  • While the vegetables are cooking, add the minced beef, BBQ sauce, tomato puree, chilli powder, paprika, salt and pepper into the bowl with the fried chorizo mix. Mix well using your hands and then form the mixture into 9 meatballs.
  • Next, remove the vegetables from the pan and empty them into a casserole dish and cook in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
  • Fry the meatballs on the pan for 3-4 min on both sides until browned.
  • Next place the meatballs in the casserole dish along with the vegetables.
  • Mix the tin of tomatoes, maple syrup/honey, mixed herbs and a pinch of salt together in a small bowl,
  • Pour the tomato sauce over the meatballs and vegetables.
  • Cook in the oven for 20 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven, sprinkle over the cheese and place back in the oven for a further 5 minutes until the cheese is golden brown and bubbling.
  • Enjoy served with the chips.

Notes

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 544kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 40gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8.9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10.1gTrans Fat: 0.58gCholesterol: 66mgSodium: 410mgPotassium: 1450mgFiber: 6.4gSugar: 18.1gVitamin A: 216ugVitamin C: 75mgCalcium: 203mgIron: 3.3mg
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