two meals in one - meatballs - Cook with Gem

two meals in one - meatballs - Cook with Gem

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People in my classes are always asking for ideas of things to make for the freezer - things they can quickly grab out for dinner without cooking from scratch. Adding fresh, citrus flavors and chilli...

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Ingredients

  • 2.5lb (1.2kg) ground (minced) pork, beef, turkey, veal or a combination. Be sure to pick meat that is around 20% fat
  • 4 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
  • 4 slices wholegrain bread
  • A glass of red wine
  • Zest of 2 lemons (I use my Microplane for this)
  • a quarter teaspoon chili flakes (depending on your taste for heat)
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and grated to a mush with a Microplane
  • 1 bunch (around a handful) basil finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon each of sea salt and freshly ground pepper

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