Baked Mediterranean Meatballs

Ingredienti

• 2 grandi eggs
• 1 cucchiaino, macinato oregano
• 1 cucchiaino black pepper, ground
• 2 cucchiai da tavolo olive oil
• 1/2 tazza sweet corn
• 4 spicchio garlic, chopped
• 1 tazza, pezzi o fette mushrooms
• 1 grande onion, chopped
• 2 medi green peppers, chopped
• 2 medie zucchini, sliced (courgette)
• 1 scatoletta tomatoes, chopped
• 1 porzione pari a 150 ml red wine
• 1 slice bread, rubbed into crumbs
• 1 pound lean beef, minced

Preparazione

1. In a large bowl, combine the minced beef, breadcrumbs, finely chopped onion, oregano and pepper. Add the eggs and mix together well until combined.
2. Using a dessert spoon or hands, shape into 16 evenly sized meatballs. It will be a good idea to dust your hands with cornflour at this point to prevent sticking.
3. Heat the olive oil in a pan, and brown the meatballs all over. Remove from heat and drain if necessary.
4. Place the meatballs in an ovenproof dish, then pour the rest of the ingredients over the top. Place in a pre-heated oven 360 °F (180 °C) for about 40 minutes.
5. Serve with a fresh salad if dieting, or with fresh bread, rice and pasta for the rest of the family.