Meatball sandwich
Method
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For the meatballs, put the mince and garlic in a bowl and mix well to combine. Shape into small meatballs with wet hands.
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Heat the olive oil in a pan and fry the meatballs for 5-6 minutes, turning frequently, until browned all over and cooked through. Remove the meatballs from the pan, set aside and keep warm.
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For the sauce, fry the onion and garlic in the pan the meatballs were cooked in for 2-3 minutes, or until softened. Stir in the tomatoes and ketchup. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 3-4 minutes, or until the tomatoes are tender, then stir in the chopped parsley (if using).
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Return the meatballs to the pan to warm through in the sauce. Spoon into the baguette and serve with a green salad alongside.
Ingredients
For the meatballs
- 100g/3½oz minced beef
- 1 small garlic clove, finely chopped
- 4 tsp olive oil
For the sauce
- ½ onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 3 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tbsp tomato ketchup
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
To serve
- 1 small baguette or baton, sliced in half
- simple green salad
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