Meatballs with potatoes and tomatoes for $10

Serving size: Serves 4
Cooking time: Less than 60 minutes
Special options: Low cost / value
Course: Lunch, Main
Favourite flavours: Beef
Convenience recipes: Budget

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INGREDIENTS

4 potatoes, peeled, cut into chunks, boiled until slightly tender
¼ cup olive oil, plus extra for frying
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 long red chilli, finely sliced
400g can diced tomato
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Crusty bread, aioli, to serve

Meatballs:
500g beef mince
1 onion, grated
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon oil

METHOD

Preheat oven to hot, 200°C. Line 2 oven trays with baking paper.
Spread boiled potatoes onto 1 tray and drizzle with half oil. Season to taste. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until golden.
Heat remaining oil in a saucepan and saute garlic and chilli for 1 minute. Add tomato and paprika. Reduce heat. Simmer for 5-10 minutes, until sauce thickens. Season and keep warm.
Meatballs: Meanwhile, in a bowl combine mince, onion, parsley and egg. Season to taste and mix well. Roll into walnut-sized balls. Place on prepared tray. Chill for 10 minutes. Heat oil in a frying pan on high. Cook meatballs for 10-12 minutes, turning, until golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towel.
Serve meatballs with potatoes and tomato sauce. Accompany with crusty bread and aioli.

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