Meatballs in BBQ Sauce

Meatballs in BBQ Sauce

approx 500g Minced beef
very finely chopped or grated onion
1 egg
matzo meal or breadcrumbs
oxo cube
garlic granules

Place all the ingredients in a bowl and with your hands, thoroughly mix. Add enough breadcrumbs so that the meat will hold its shape, but do not make it too dry.
Shape into golf-ball size balls.

In a non-stick frying pan, heat a very little amount of oil. Gently fry meatballs to colour, ensuring you gently turn them so that they cook on all sides (don't worry about cooking them through thoroughly).

Transfer meatballs to an oven-proof dish that is large enough to take them all in one layer.

Now, for the best bit....

Make the following bbq sauce to cook them in:


4 tbs dark brown sugar
2 tsp English mustard
2 tbs Worcestershire sauce
2 tbs lemon juice
5oz can tomato purée (142g)
Water
Salt & pepper


Empty the tomato purée into a saucepan and dilute with water (2 x empty purée can). Add the rest of the ingredients. Gently heat and stir well.

Pour over the meatballs. Cover with foil and bake in a medium oven for 30 - 45 minutes or until cooked through. Serve with rice or mashed potatoes.