Meat balls

Serves 6

This recipe is a great way to hide veggies from fussy eaters. Make double the batch and freeze for later.

Ingredients:

• 2 thick slices brown or wholewheat bread
• ½ cup (125 ml) water
• 500 g lean beef mince
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 onion, grated
• 1 carrot, grated
• ½ tsp (2,5 ml) salt
• lemon juice and black pepper to taste
• pinch of ground cloves
• ½ tsp (2,5 ml) ground nutmeg
• 2 tsp (10 ml) ground coriander
• ½ tsp (2,5 ml) curry powder or to taste
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) sunflower oil

Process:

1. Soak bread in water until soft and mash with a fork.
2. Mix mince with bread and the rest of the ingredients, except the oil.
3. Shape into small meat balls.Heat a thin layer of oil in a large frying pan and fry meat balls on both sides until golden brown.
4. Reduce the heat and simmer with a lid for 8-10 minutes or until cooked.
5. Repeat the frying process with the rest of the mince and oil, if necessary.
6. Serve with small portions of mashed potatoes and veggies of your choice.