Here is a super easy meatball dish…..I make the meatballs in the morning, because not being browned they hold together much better when cooking, after being refrigerated for a while. Then it is really simple to just throw the sauce ingredients in, add the balls and simmer away. Perfect with rice and a big dollop of Greek yoghurt on the top to serve.
Chicken Meatball Neopolitana
700 gms chicken or turkey mince
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg, beaten
1 tbsp dried thyme
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley, basil or coriander (any fresh herbs will do)
3/4 cup chicken stock
2 x 400 gm cans diced tomatoes
1 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped
1 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp salt
4 cloves garlic, crushed
Combine mince, breadcrumbs, egg, thyme and herbs, and mix well in a bowl.
Shape meat mixture into balls and set aside in the fridge for a couple of hours (or more).
Place chicken stock, tomatoes, basil, sugar, salt and garlic in a wok or wide-based saucepan, and bring to the boil.
Add meatballs and simmer for 15 minutes (covered) or until cooked through.
Serves 4.
Happy Fooding!
