Beef frikkadels in tomato sauce

Ingredients

For 4 portions. Tick items as you go — nothing is changed for anyone else.

• 500 g lean beef mince
• 2 onions, one grated, one chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 slice brown bread, soaked in 50 ml milk and mashed
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tbsp sunflower oil
• 800 g chopped tinned tomatoes
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried mixed herbs
• black pepper, to taste
• fresh parsley, chopped, to serve

This recipe contains foods that can contribute to a varied and balanced diet during pregnancy.

Method

1. 1Step 1. Mix the mince with the grated onion, garlic, soaked bread, egg, coriander and black pepper.
2. 2Step 2. Shape into 16 balls with wet hands.
3. 3Step 3. Heat the oil in a wide pan and brown the frikkadels on all sides, then lift them out.
4. 4Step 4. Soften the chopped onion in the same pan for 6 minutes, then add the tomatoes, tomato paste and herbs and simmer for 5 minutes.
5. 5Step 5. Return the frikkadels, cover and simmer gently for 20 minutes, turning once.
6. 6Step 6. Cut one open to check there is no pink meat left, then scatter with parsley and serve with pap, samp or rice.

Allergens for your selection

• Contains: Eggs
• Contains: Milk
• Contains: Cereals containing gluten

Ingredient brands and substitutions can change allergen content. Always check the labels on the products you buy.