Beef and Haloumi Meatballs
Servings: 4
These Beef Haloumi Meatballs are a delicious and super simple meal or snack.They have a hint of smokiness and are a beautiful flavour combination.
Ingredients
- 500 g beef mince
- 1 cup/s fresh breadcrumbs
- 100 g haloumi - grated
- 1 red capsicum/s - grated
- 2 clove/s garlic - minced
- 1 red onion/s - small or half a large grated or very finely diced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 egg/s
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper - to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C / 390°F (fan-forced).
- Place all the ingredients into a mixing bowl and mix together (I squeeze together with my hands).
- Roll into balls (about the size of a golf ball) and place on a greased or lined baking tray and bake for 15 minutes. Smaller meatballs will cook quicker (and larger will take longer).
Thermomix Instructions
- To make your own fresh breadcrumbs, place 2-3 slices of bread of your choice in the Thermomix bowl and process for 10 seconds, speed 7. Set aside.
- Add the haloumi, capsicum, garlic and onion to the Thermomix bowl and grate for 6 seconds, speed 6.
- Add the breadcrumbs back into the Thermomix bowl along with the mince, spices and remaining ingredients. Combine for 10-20 seconds, speed 4, Reverse, using the spatula through the lid to help incorporate.
- Roll into balls (about the size of a golf ball) and place on a lined baking tray and bake for 15 minutes. Smaller meatballs will cook quicker (and larger will take longer).
Serve
- With salad or vegetables.
Make-ahead
- Re-heat in a low oven until just hot.
Store
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.