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Mediterranean meatballs recipe
Ingredients:
40ml milk
125ml fresh white breadcrumbs
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 clove garlic, crushed
30ml chopped Italian parsley
500g beef mince
olive oil, for frying
1 onion, chopped
1 red and 1 yellow pepper, seeded and cubed
1 can tomatoes with Italian herbs
50g feta cheese
pita breads, rice or pasta, to serve
Instructions:
1. Pour the milk over the breadcrumbs. Mix the egg, garlic and parsley with the mince and add the breadcrumb mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well.
2. Roll into small balls with your hands.
3. Heat a thin layer of oil in a frying pan and fry the meatballs until browned.
4. Remove the meatballs from the pan and set aside.
5. Heat a little more oil and sauté the onion for a few minutes. Add the peppers and cook for 5 minutes, then add the tomatoes. Simmer for a few minutes, then add the meatballs to the pan.
6. Cover the pan with a lid and simmer gently for 10 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through. Sprinkle with feta cheese. Serve spooned into pita breads or with rice or pasta.