Tuscan-Style Marry Me Meatballs

Ingredients

• 500 g minced beef (ground beef)
• 0.5 cup breadcrumbs (estimated for binding)
• 1 tbsp Italian style herb seasoning (M&S brand mentioned)
• 0.5 tsp chilli flakes (to taste for heat)
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (for frying)
• 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
• 3 garlic (cloves, minced)
• 0.5 cup beef broth (to deglaze the pan)
• 1 cup heavy cream (double cream)
• 0.5 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
• 0.25 cup fresh basil (chopped)
• 2 cup fresh spinach (packed)

Steps

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine the minced beef, breadcrumbs, Italian herb seasoning, and chilli flakes.

2. 2

   Roll the mixture into even-sized meatballs.

3. 3

   Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and fry until golden brown on all sides. Remove the meatballs from the pan and set aside.

4. 4

   In the same pan, add the sun-dried tomatoes and minced garlic. Sauté briefly until fragrant.

5. 5

   Pour in a splash of beef broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up all the browned bits from the bottom.

6. 6

   Stir in the heavy cream and grated parmesan cheese. Continue to stir until the sauce turns silky and begins to thicken.

7. 7

   Add the fresh basil and spinach directly into the sauce, stirring until the spinach has wilted.

8. 8

   Return the meatballs to the pan. Simmer everything together for a few minutes until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce is well combined.

9. 9

   Serve warm with homemade ciabatta for mopping up the sauce.

Notes

This dish freezes brilliantly, making it a great option for meal prep. The author suggests serving it with warm ciabatta.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• dinner
• meatballs
• comfort food
• one-pot
• freezer-friendly
• marry me sauce