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Grass-Fed Beef Meatballs with Passata Sauce.

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Grass-Fed Meatballs

Grassfed Meatballs Recipe

These beef Grass-Fed Meatballs in Passata Sauce are rich, juicy, and layered with flavour.

If you’re after a hearty, comforting dinner that’s easy enough for a busy weeknight but still feels like a warm hug—this one’s for you.

Made using our 100% grass-fed Maleny Black Angus Beef, they deliver on both nutrition and taste. Pair them with pasta, crusty sourdough, or just eat them straight from the tray

Why You’ll Love This Meatball Recipe

✔ Quick to prep, baked in the oven

✔ Made with clean, natural ingredients

✔ Uses grass-fed beef for better taste and nutrition

✔ Sauce simmers slow, but the method is simple

✔ Perfect for meal prep or feeding a hungry crew

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Ingredients

For the Tomato Passata Sauce:

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 whole onion, peeled and halved
  • 1 garlic clove, smashed
  • 400ml tomato passata
  • 200ml water (just refill half the passata jar)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 bay leaves

 

For the Grass-Fed Beef Meatballs:

  • 500g Maleny Black Angus Beef mince
  • Approx. ⅓ cup breadcrumbs (add gradually)
  • 5 fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Salt, to taste
  • Optional: shredded mozzarella or parmesan for topping

Passata Sauce Recipe .

How to Make the Sauce

  1. In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over low to medium heat.
  2. Add the halved onion and smashed garlic. Let them cook slowly until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the passata and add the 200ml of water.
  4. Season with salt, pepper, and bay leaves.
  5. Cover, reduce to a low simmer, and cook for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add more water if needed.

 How to Make the Grass-Fed Meatballs

  1. In a large bowl, mix the beef mince, basil, garlic powder, and salt.
  2. Gradually add the breadcrumbs while mixing with your hands. You want a moist mixture that holds its shape.
  3. Roll into small meatballs, around 50g each—you’ll get about 10.
  4. Place on a lined baking tray, spoon some of the tomato sauce over each, and top with cheese if using.

Bake to Perfection

  • Preheat your oven to 200°C fan-forced
  • Bake the meatballs for 20 minutes, or until cooked through and golden on top

Quick Meatballs Recipe

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