Serves 4

Cheesy Baked Meatballs

  • Prep Time 25 Minutes
  • Cooking Time 1 Hour 20 Min
  • Method Direct And Indirect Heat
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Ingredients

  • Meatballs:
  • 400 G Ground Beef
  • 400 G Ground Pork
  • 2 Tbsp. Mustard
  • 2 Tbsp. Herbs De Provence
  • 1/2 Tsp. Onion Powder
  • 1/2 Tsp. Ground Nutmeg
  • 1 Tsp. Garlic Powder
  • 2 Eggs
  • 50 G Breadcrumbs
  • 100 G Grated Parmesan
  • 100 G Grated Cheddar
  • 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
  • Sauce:
  • 1 Onion
  • 2 Garlic Cloves
  • 1 Red Pepper
  • 1 Yellow Pepper
  • 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
  • 4 Thyme Sprigs
  • 8 Basil Leaves
  • 500 Ml Chunky Tomato Sauce
  • 200 Ml Beef Stock
  • 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce
  • Topping:
  • 200 G Grated Mozzarella
  • 100 G Grated Parmesan
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Chilli Flakes (Optional)

Nutrition

Instructions

  1. Prepare The Braai For Direct/Indirect Heat, Approx. 200°C. If Using A 57Cm Charcoal Braai, You Will Need 1/2 A Chimney Starter Of Lit Weber Briquettes.
  2. In The Kitchen
  3. Combine And Knead All The Meatball Ingredients And Make 20 Meatballs, Rub Them With Olive Oil And Set Aside.
  4. Peel And Slice The Onion And Garlic, De-Seed And Slice The Peppers.
  5. Mix Together Onion, Garlic And Peppers And Season With 2 Tablespoons Of Olive Oil And A Little Salt.
  6. Combine Grated Mozzarella And Parmesan For The Topping.
  7. At The Braai:
  8. Place The Gbs Dutch Oven Into The Gbs Cooking Grate And Preheat For About 5 Minutes.
  9. Add The Oiled Meatballs And Cook For About 5 Minutes, Stirring From Time To Time, Until Coloured.
  10. Take The Meatballs Out Of The Dutch Oven And Set Aside.
  11. Add The Oiled Vegetables And Cook For About 3-5 Minutes.
  12. Add Thyme, Basil, Tomato Sauce And Stock – Bring To A Boil.
  13. Season With Worcester Sauce, Salt And Pepper.
  14. Add The Meatballs, Stir Everything And Close The Lid.
  15. Change To Indirect Setting And Simmer For 15 Minutes.
  16. Open The Dutch Oven, Stir The Sauce, Sprinkle The Cheese Mixture On Top And Let It Melt For About 5 -10 Minutes.
  • Preparation Time: 25 Minutes
  • Braai Time: 55 Minutes
  • Total Time: 1 Hour 20 Min
  • Serves: 4
  • Skill Level: Medium
  • Cooking Method: Direct And Indirect Heat
  • Braai Temperature: 200°C
  • Equipment: Chimney Starter, Briquettes 4KG ZA

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