Meatballs with spicy chipotle tomato sauce

Nutrition:Per Serving

Kcal 406

Fat 20g

Saturates 6g

Carbs 26g

Sugars 10g

Fibre 3g

Protein 31g

Salt 1.5g

Ingredients

For the stew

500g pork mince
2 large handfuls fresh breadcrumbs
1 egg
2 medium red onions , ¼ finely chopped, the rest sliced
small bunch coriander leaves and stems, finely chopped, plus extra leaves to serve
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves , chopped
400ml passata
1 tbsp chipotle paste
potatoes or rice, to serve

Method

STEP 1

In a small bowl, mix together the pork, breadcrumbs, egg, finely chopped onions and the chopped coriander leaves. Season, mix well and shape into small meatballs. Over a medium heat, add 1 tbsp of the oil to a large frying pan and brown the meatballs on all sides, then remove from the pan and set aside.
STEP 2

Add the remaining oil, sliced onion, garlic, coriander stems and some salt. Cook for 5 mins, then add the passata and chipotle paste. Pour in 100ml water and stir well, then simmer for 10 mins before adding the meatballs and cooking for a further 5 mins. Serve with potatoes or rice and scatter with the extra coriander leaves.