Baby Friendly Meatballs

Baby Friendly Meatballs

Blood Sugar: 2Servings: 5Preparation Time: 25minMeal Category: Lunch
Micronutrients:CalciumVitamin AFolate

Macronutrients per 100g

Energy
253kcal
Sugar
1g
Fat
20g
Fiber
1g
Sat fat
8g
Protein
13g
Carbs
4g
Sodium
112mg

Ingredients

250g / 9oz 5% fat Minced beef, 250g / 9oz 15% fat Minced pork, 1 small, finely diced Onion, 1 heaped tsp Garlic granules, 40g / 1.41oz Dried breadcrumbs, 1 Egg, 40g / 1.41oz grated Cheddar, freshly ground Black pepper, sunflower, vegetable or olive, for baking Oil

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (240°C fan) / 475°F / Gas 9. 2. Put all ingredients (except the oil) into a large bowl with freshly ground black pepper. Mix well until the onion and breadcrumbs combine with the meat. 3. Take a golf ball-sized amount of mixture and roll it into a smooth ball. 4. Shape the meat into long sausages around 7.5cm (3in) in length. 5. Place meatballs on a lined baking tray, ensuring they aren’t touching. Drizzle with a little oil. 6. Bake for 15–20 minutes until golden and cooked through, turning halfway to cook evenly. 7. Cut each sausage into quarters lengthwise for babies from 6 months, and in half lengthwise from 10 months.

Micronutrients % of RDI

Iron
1% of RDI
Magnesium
16% of RDI
Vitamin C
1% of RDI
Omega 3
9% of RDI
Vitamin A
33% of RDI
Calcium
96% of RDI
Folate
21% of RDI

Good to know

Allow to cool fully before placing in a freezer bag and freezing for up to 3 months. Reheat from frozen in the oven at 180°C fan (200°C/400°F/Gas 6) for 10–15 minutes until piping hot inside.

How to Prepare

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (240°C fan) / 475°F / Gas 9. 2. Put all ingredients (except the oil) into a large bowl with freshly ground black pepper. Mix well until the onion and breadcrumbs combine with the meat. 3. Take a golf ball-sized amount of mixture and roll it into a smooth ball. 4. Shape the meat into long sausages around 7.5cm (3in) in length. 5. Place meatballs on a lined baking tray, ensuring they aren’t touching. Drizzle with a little oil. 6. Bake for 15–20 minutes until golden and cooked through, turning halfway to cook evenly. 7. Cut each sausage into quarters lengthwise for babies from 6 months, and in half lengthwise from 10 months.

Good to Know

Allow to cool fully before placing in a freezer bag and freezing for up to 3 months. Reheat from frozen in the oven at 180°C fan (200°C/400°F/Gas 6) for 10–15 minutes until piping hot inside.

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