Marry Me Meatballs

Tue, 22 September 2026

Marry Me Meatballs

Takes 45 minutes

Makes 4 portions

Ingredients:

• 400g minced meat
• 200g pork mince
• 100g fresh breadcrumbs(if using panko just do 60g)
• 1 large egg
• 2-4 garlic, crushed
• 50g parmesan, grated
• Sea-salt & black pepper
• 100g plain flour, seasoned with salt
• Olive Oil

For the sauce:

• 1 red onion, diced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 100g sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
• 3-4 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 tablespoon tomato puree
• Sprigs of fresh thyme/teaspoon oregano
• 150 ml cream
• 150 ml chicken/veg stock
• 100g fresh spinach
• 50g parmesan, grated
• Basil & parmesan garnish

Serve with rice, pasta like orzo or sourdough bread

Method:

1. Mix the beef mince, pork mince and bread crumbs together in a large bowl.

2. In a smaller bowl mix the egg, garlic, parmesan, salt & pepper.

3. Combine the two, i like to use my hands in the large bowl.

4. Divide as evenly as you can into about 16, golf ball size.

5. Roll these balls in your seasoned flour and fry over a medium high heat with some olive oil.

6. Cook the balls for about 5-6 minutes until golden brown all over.

7. Remove from the pan, add a little more oil.

8. Reduce the temperature and cook the onions for 5 minutes.

9. Now add in the garlic, tomatoes, tomato puree and thyme.

10. Add a splash of water to deglaze the pan and cook again on the low heat for 2-3 mins.

11. Now add in the cream and stock. And return the meatballs and their juice to the pan.

12. Bring to the boil and reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes.

13. Add in the fresh spinach & grated parmesan, mix well.

14. Serve over rice, pasta or sourdough with a sprinkle of parmesan and basil on top.