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Tomato meatballs

These tomato meatballs are a great budget-friendly dinner that incorporates mince, tinned tomato soup and other seasonings. Serve it with mashed potato for a delicious dinner on a cold evening.

Published 20th Oct, 2016 Updated 16th Jul, 2017

Ingredients

500g beef mince
1 rice
1 tsp curry powder
1 onion
grated
¼ cup water
1 pinch salt
1 large can tomato soup

Allergy Advice

Contains Dairy

Contains Gluten

Contains Soy

Equipment

1 large bowl
1 large pot

Instructions

Combine all ingredients (except soup) well in a large bowl.
Empty soup into a large pot.
Lightly roll meat into balls and place in soup.
Cover and cook gently for 1 hour.

Notes

Tip

Serve with mashed potato

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