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Spicey and sweet meatballs

a low fat version of spicey meatballs

Course Main Course
Cuisine Oriental
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 People
Calories 99 kcal

Ingredients

For the meatballs

  • 500 grams 5% fat minced beef
  • 3 finely chopped garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp onion granules
  • 25 Mm piece fresh garlic grated
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 medium egg beaten

To make the sauce

  • 1/2 red pepper deseeded and finely chopped
  • 1/2 green pepper deseeded and finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves grated/ minced
  • 2 in piece of root ginger peeled and grated
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 3 tbs light soy sauce
  • 3 tbs hoisin sauce
  • 3 tbs rice vinegar
  • 3 tbs honey
  • 4 tbs freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 2 tbs sriracha sauce
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • 1 Small green chilli deseeded and finely chopped

TO ACCOMPANY if desired.

  • 50 grams uncooked basmati rice cook according to packet.

Method

  1. To make the meatballs

  2. Pre heat oven to 200C FAN 180c /gas mark 6

  3. Spray the baking sheet with a low calorie cooking spray.

  4. Put all the meatball ingredients in a large mixing bowl, mix until fully combined.

  5. Take small amount of mixture and roll into balls. Makes 20 (25 grams each).

  6. Place the meatballs onto the greased baking tray

  7. Bake in the oven for 15-18 minutes until lightly brown.

FOR THE SAUCE

  1. Spray the frying with cooking oil. Place over a medium heat. Allow time for the pan to heat up.

  2. Add the diced peppers and cook for 5 minutes until they soften.

  3. Add the garlic and ginger, cook for 2 minutes. Garlic is cooked when its aroma is released.

  4. Remove the pan from the heat.

  5. Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl.

  6. Return pan to heat and sauce mix to the peppers.

  7. Reduce heat, cook for 5 minutes until sauce thickens.

  8. Add the meat balls to the sauce, continue cooking for a further 5 minutes.

  9. Gently stir to coat the meatballs

Nutrition Facts
Spicey and sweet meatballs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 99 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0.4mg0%
Sodium 1422mg62%
Potassium 148mg4%
Carbohydrates 22g7%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 18g20%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 683IU14%
Vitamin C 36mg44%
Calcium 18mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.