Mini Beef Meatballs in Tomato Herb Sauce

Ingredients

• 500 g beef mince
• 1 small onion, finely grated
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 50 g breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 400 g can chopped tomatoes
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method

1. Combine the beef mince, half the garlic, onion, breadcrumbs, egg and parsley.
2. Season well and shape into small bite-sized meatballs.
3. Heat the olive oil in a wide frying pan.
4. Brown the meatballs in batches, then set aside.
5. Add the remaining garlic and cook briefly.
6. Stir in the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano and sugar.
7. Simmer the sauce for about 10 minutes.
8. Return the meatballs to the pan and simmer for another 10 minutes until cooked through.
9. Serve hot with cocktail sticks or crusty bread.