Red Pepper and Apple Meatballs with Sweet and Sour Sauce

Lamb and pork meatballs combined with fresh apple and peppers, served in a homemade tomato and vegetable sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 721.1 kcals 2884.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 40.1 grams 160.2 grams
Fat 42.2 grams 168.6 grams
Protein 45.6 grams 182.4 grams
Cook Time
45 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
1
piece
Egg White
free-range
Fruits
3
piece
Cox's Apples
peeled and finely grated
GrainsCereals
3
tbsp
Plain Flour
for dusting
1
portion
Basmati Rice
cooked, to serve
Meat
450
g
450
g
NutsSeeds
20
ml
Coriander
chopped
6
leaf
Basil
torn, for garnish
OilsFats
15
ml
Olive Oil
for frying meatballs
10
ml
Olive Oil
for sauce
Vegetables
1
piece
Red Pepper
deseeded and finely chopped
1
piece
Onion
small, finely chopped
15
ml
Ginger
fresh, grated
1
piece
Red Onion
finely chopped
4
piece
Baby Leeks
chopped
1
piece
Courgette
sliced
450
g

Steps

  • Mix the lamb and pork mince together in a bowl.
  • Combine the pepper, onion, apples, ginger, coriander, and egg white with the meat mixture.
  • Shape into 2cm balls, coat with flour, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Heat 10ml olive oil in a pan and sauté the red onion for 3 minutes.
  • Add leeks and courgette to the pan and fry until lightly browned.
  • Stir in tomatoes, sugar, and vinegar, then simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Cool slightly and blend in a food processor until smooth.
  • Return the blended sauce to the pan.
  • Fry the meatballs in 15ml olive oil until golden-brown.
  • Add the sauce to the meatballs and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Serve the meatballs and sauce over rice and garnish with basil.