Tender, herby beef meatballs simmered in a rich tomato sauce — proper comfort food that’s simple enough for a weeknight!
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Put the beef, almond flour, Parmesan, eggs, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper into a bowl. Mix until just combined, then roll into about 20 small meatballs.
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Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Brown the meatballs for 5–7 minutes, turning them regularly. Remove and set aside.
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Add the onion, pepper and courgette to the same pan. Cook for 5 minutes until softened.
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Add the tomato paste and oregano and cook for 1 minute. Pour in the red wine and simmer for 2 minutes.
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Add the passata, balsamic vinegar, honey or sugar, salt and pepper.
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Return the meatballs to the pan. Cover and simmer gently for 20 minutes, turning the meatballs once or twice.
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Stir through the fresh basil and serve.
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Storage information
Store cooled meatballs and sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat thoroughly on the hob or in the microwave. To freeze, cool completely and freeze in portions for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat until piping hot.
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