SMOKY BEEF MEATBALL SKEWERS WITH ROASTED TOMATO SAUCE & PARMESAN

SMOKY BEEF MEATBALL SKEWERS WITH ROASTED TOMATO SAUCE & PARMESAN

Ingredients

  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled and chopped
  • 500-600g premium mince
  • 1 teaspoon smoky hickory spice mix
  • sea salt & cracked pepper
  • 2 tablespoons bbq sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • skewers
  • spray oil
  •  8-10 cherry tomatoes, halved 
  • 1 clove garlic, sliced
  • 1 small jar tomato pasta sauce
  • ¼ cup Grated Parmesan
  • fresh basil, to garnish
A comforting winter dish, these meatballs are packed with flavour and you won't be able to resist the sauce either. Serves 4.

Made to match with Wither Hills Merlot or Mt Difficulty Ghost Town Pinot Noir

  1. In the food processor whizz the onion and garlic until very fine then add the mince, seasonings and sauces and blend well.
  2. Roll into small walnut-sized balls and thread onto skewers (about 4 to each skewer) then chill until ready to cook.
  3. Pre-heat the oven to 200°C and arrange skewers in a shallow oven proof dish and spray with a little oil.
  4. Cook for 6-8 minutes or until starting to brown and set. Meanwhile heat the oil in a large pan and sear the tomatoes with the garlic and then add the tomato pasta sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Remove the meatballs from the oven and spoon over the sauce and sprinkle with parmesan and then return to the oven and cook a further 8-10 minutes until the meat balls are cooked through and cheese is golden brown.

RECIPES Jo Wilcox; PHOTOGRAPHY Todd Eyre

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