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Polpette di Manzo e Maiale in Brodo (Beef and Pork Meatballs in Herby Broth)

40 min Serves 4 ~389 kcal/serving ~£6.20 (£1.55/serving)

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Ingredients

  • 250 g beef mince
  • 250 g pork mince
  • 60 g fresh breadcrumbs
  • 1 eggs
  • 40 g parmesan, grated
  • 1200 ml chicken stock
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
389 kcal
Protein
32 g
Carbohydrate
11.5 g
of which sugars
3.4 g
Fat
23.7 g
of which saturates
9.6 g
Fibre
1.6 g
Salt
3.12 g

Estimated from typical values for each ingredient — a guide, not a substitute for the label on what you actually buy.

Method

  1. 1

    Mix the beef and pork mince with the breadcrumbs, egg and parmesan, season with black pepper and shape into 20 small meatballs.

  2. 2

    Bring the chicken stock to a simmer in a large pot and add the carrots, cooking for 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Lower the meatballs into the simmering stock and cook for 10-12 minutes until cooked through with no pink remaining.

  4. 4

    Stir through the parsley just before serving.

  5. 5

    Ladle the meatballs and broth into bowls to serve.

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