Here is one of the lovely dishes I shot for Super Valu with Kevin Dundon a few weeks ago. Meatballs are a lovely dish but usually smothered in tomato sauce. These spicey mini balls are chilled with the cooling cucumber relish. Its one of my fav dishes Ive shot in a while.

Enjoy.H.

Mini Meatballs with Yogurt and Cucumber Relish

Ingredients

1lb 4oz/550g SuperValu Quality Irish Round Steak Mince
SuperValu Spice Mix Pack 1pce
1/2 SuperValu Onion – diced
1/2 Red Chilli – diced
1 tsp Root Ginger – diced finely
2 cloves Garlic – crushed
1 tbsp SuperValu Fresh Coriander – chopped
Yoghurt & Cucumber Relish
1 SuperValu Cucumber – cut into long strips
2 tbsp SuperValu Natural Probiotic Yogurt
1 tsp SuperValu Fresh Coriander – chopped
2 cloves SuperValu Garlic – crushed
10oz/300g SuperValu Easy Cook Long Grain Rice

From the Store Cupboard
1/2 tsp SuperValu Cooks Ingredients Dried Mixed Herbs
2oz/50g Fresh White Breadcrumbs
SuperValu Flour
1 SuperValu Egg
1/2 tsp Chilli Powder
1oz/25g SuperValu Butter
SuperValu Cooks Ingredients Salt & Pepper

Meal for 4

This is a great summer recipe for informal dining. If you wish you could thread these mini meatballs onto skewers & either bake in the oven or barbecue.

Preparation

Place the minced beef into a large mixing bowl. Add in the tomato ketchup, the spice mix and all the other ingredients (egg, flour, breadcrumbs, chilli powder) and mix well until combined.

Mould the mixture into small meatballs, approximately about 1 tablespoon each, using a little plain flour to assist you.

Arrange the meatballs onto a flat baking tray and bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until they are completely cooked.

Yoghurt & Cucumber Relish

Mix together all the ingredients in a small bowl.

Pop in the fridge and chill until required.

Rice

Cook the rice according to the packet instructions.

Mix in 25g butter with some seasoning and serve immediately.