MEATBALLS WITH A RICH TOMATO & BELL PEPPER SAUCE | Recipe Finder

Ingredients

• 2 cups seeded and chopped red bell peppers
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 12 oz. lean ground beef
• 1/2 onion, grated
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tsp. thyme
• 2 cups peeled and chopped tomatoes
• 1 tbsp. tomato paste
• 1/3 cup beef stock
• salt and freshly ground black pepper