Miniman's meatball mess

[Miniman]

450g ground beef
handful grated cheese
paprika
mixed herbs
1 egg

1 jar pasta sauce (tomato)
3 grated carrots

cooked rice

Make the meatballs by mixing together the beef, cheese and egg. Include paprika & mixed herbs to taste (I actually underseasoned mine so will use more next time). Fry the meatballs in a little oil, turning occasionally.
When browned & cooked, add the pasta sauce and bring to the boil.
Add the carrot and then simmer for about 5 minutes.
Stir through the rice and serve.

[chowhound]

That looks like something I'd like to dig into for sure.
I noticed the other night you had carrots with something that seemed a little odd from my point of view. And now this. I'm going to give this a try. I'll bet the carrots add a really great texture and sweetness.

Thanks for the recipe.

[buzzard767]

I was thinking the same as Chow regarding the carrots, but, why not. I might add some finely diced carrots to DWs pasta sauce one of these nights to see what happens.

Thanks, Miniman

[Cooksie]

Looks good to me too!

[Mama]

The carrots work well at taking the bitterness out of the tomatoes and adding a little sweetness to the sauce.

[Miniman]

I use a lot of carrots as it is one of the vegetables my youngest will eat. I try to use them in different ways so I don't get bored.

[Constance]

Have you tried putting grated carrots in your meatloaf, Miniman? I also add a few to potato soup.

[buckytom]

looks good, mini. i've made thousands meatballs in my life, (and built a thousand bridges, but suck just one... lol, anyone know the rest?) but i've never thought about adding paprika.

i'm gonna have to try this. thanks.

[QSis]

(and built a thousand bridges, but suck just one... lol, anyone know the rest?)



I had to google it, but I do now! LOL!

Lee

[lifesaver91958]

Mmmm! that looks wonderful!