RecipeMeatballsHave a ball.Jan 11, 2022 1:00pm15 mins preparation15 mins cookingPrintThese simple balls of flavoured mince cooked in a rich tomato sauce is a classic dish that goes perfectly with pasta or crusty bread.Looking for more meatball recipes?Ingredients2 slices white bread (90g)⅓ cup (80ml) milk1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium brown onion (150g), chopped finely2 cloves garlic, crushed1 medium carrot (120g), grated finely1 kilogram minced beef¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley1 egg2 tablespoons tomato paste1 tablespoon olive oil700 grams tomato passata1 cup chicken stockMethod1Place bread and milk in a large bowl; stand 10 minutes.2Heat oil in a small frying pan over medium heat; cook onion and garlic, stirring, for 5 minutes or until softened.3Add onion mixture to bread mixture with remaining ingredients; season well. Combine ingredients well using your hands.4Shape 1½ tablespoons into balls.5Heat olive oil in a large deep frying pan; cook balls, in batches, until browned. Remove from pan.6Add passata and chicken stock to pan; bring to the boil. Return meatballs to pan. Reduce heat; simmer for 5 minutes or until cooked.7Serve with parmesan-style cheese and basil leaves.The Latest from Australian Women's Weekly FoodRecipeRoast chicken with preserved lemonJun 23, 2022RecipeOur unbeatable lemon curd recipeJun 23, 2022RecipeSticky date pudding with butterscotch sauceJun 23, 2022RecipeChilli beef with cornbread dumplingsJun 23, 2022RecipeLamb shank shepherd's pieJun 23, 2022RecipeLemon butter almond sliceJun 23, 2022RecipeSavoury minceJun 23, 2022RecipeTraditional minestroneJun 23, 2022RecipeBanana and cinnamon muffinsJun 23, 2022RecipeCrunchy low-gi barsJun 23, 2022Gallery25 beautiful banana cakesJun 23, 2022RecipeExpress pizza doughJun 23, 2022RecipeRicotta gnocchi in fresh tomato sauceJun 23, 2022RecipeBeef and cheese pieJun 23, 2022RecipeChocolate and raspberry tartsJun 23, 2022More From Women's Weekly FoodRecipeOur best pancakes recipeRecipeHoney joysRecipeBaked breakfast oats with stone fruit and rhubarbKitchen TipsSingle cup vs weight in grams for common ingredients