Thermomix Meatballs

Ex-Pat Mama's Note:

This recipe is specifically for the Thermomix machine. These are delicious meatballs which are steamed rather than fried!

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 30 g bread
• 30 g parmesan cheese
• 400 g ground beef , leaner is better
• 1 egg
• 1 red pepper
• 1 onion , peeled and quartered
• 20 g parsley
• salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Grate the parmesan by dropping chunks onto blades running at Speed 8. Tip out.
2. Crumb the bread by pulsing the Turbo button. Tip out.
3. Chop the red pepper, onion and parsley 5 seconds/Speed 5.
4. Add the breadcrumbs, parmesan, egg, salt and pepper. Mix 10 seconds/Speed 6.
5. Add the meat and mix 15 seconds/Speed 5. Use the spatula through the hole in TM lid to help mix if necessary.
6. Form meatballs and place them in oiled Varoma.
7. Pour 1 liter of water into TM bowl. Set Varoma on TM lid. Cook 30 minutes/Varoma/Speed 3.