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Turkish Meat Balls with Sage and Chunky Tomato Sauce
The Turkish Meatballs
300g x Beef - best quality
300g x Pork mince - best quality
1 x Medium/large onion - finely minced
3 x Garlic cloves - finely minced
60g x Rolled oats - replacing breadcrumbs
100m/l Milk
2 x Tablespoons plain flour
1 x Egg
2 x Teaspoons dried sage
1 x Teaspoon whole fennel seeds
Salt to your taste or special diet
Chunky Toamto Sauce
2 x Medium brown onions, coarsly diced
3 x Garlic cloves, minced
1 x Tablespoon tomato paste
1 x Tin diced tomatoes
1/4 x Cup olive oil
1 x Tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 x Teaspoon brown sugar to balance acidity
Salt and pepper to your taste or special diet
For the meatballs: Place all ingredients in a bowl and using your hands mix well then carefully roll into 5cm balls and place in a hot oven - 200c and bake until meatballs are firm. About 30 minutes depending on your oven.
For the sauce: In a large pan over a medium heat fry down the onions and garlic until caramelised then add the tomatoes, tomato paste, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper and allow to reduce for around 20 minutes until the sauce has thickened to your liking.
