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Meatball Dipper Bowl

Meatball Dipper Bowl
Ardmona recipes
Recipe By: 
Ardmona
spc.com.au [1]
Prep Time: 
10 minutes (when using pre-made meatballs in tomato sauce)
Cook Time: 
20 minutes
Serves: 
6
This Meatball Dipper Bowl, made with Ardmona's Meatballs in Sauce recipe, is an easy snack for the family to enjoy together. Save any extra for other delicious Ardmona recipes like Jacket Potatoes and the delicious Meatball Pizza.

Meatball Dipper Bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 baguette breadstick, cut into 1.5cm-thick slices
  • Olive oil spray
  • 3 cups Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese


Method

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced
  2. Spray bread slices on both sides with oil. Place in a single layer on a baking tray
  3. Bake for 5-10 minutes until lightly toasted and crisp
  4. Heat meatballs in tomato sauce in a microwave or saucepan
  5. Spoon hot meatballs into a shallow (about 6-cup) baking dish
  6. Arrange toasted bread around edge of the dish
  7. Sprinkle meatballs with cheese; bake for 10 minutes or until cheese melts and serve


Meatballs In Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

  • 500g beef mince (or use a mixture of beef and pork)
  • 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 tbs olive oil
  • 1 small brown onion, finely diced
  • 1 tbs tomato paste
  • 2 x 400g cans Ardmona Rich & Thick Basil & Garlic Tomatoes
  • 1 tsp sugar


Method

  1. Combine mince, parsley, breadcrumbs and egg in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Mix until ingredients are well combined. Using a tablespoon of mixture per meatball, form into small meatballs. Place in a single layer on a tray lined with baking paper, cover and chill for 20 minutes
  2. Heat 1 tbs oil in a large heavy based frying pan. Cook meatballs, in batches, until evenly browned. Remove and set aside
  3. Heat remaining 1 tbs oil in the pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, for 4-5 minutes until softened. Stir in tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add tomatoes, sugar and 1/2 cup water and stir to combine. Cover and bring to the boil. Add meatballs and their cooking juices. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until at desired consistency


Tips & Hints

  1. Meatballs in Tomato Sauce Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Makes: 3.5 cups
  2. This recipe uses 3 cups of Ardmona's Meatballs in Sauce. Leftover sauce can be used for other great recipes like Meatballs on Pizza and Jacket Potatoes with Meatballs.

Links
[1] https://spc.com.au