eCook Meal
Cheesy Beef Meatballs & Wonton Dippers
with thyme & sour cream
This dish will leave you wonton more, Chef! Browned beef meatballs are coated in a silky onion, herby thyme & tomato passata sauce with a special UCOOK spice blend. Covered with melted cheese and served with crispy wonton triangles to scoop up all the deliciousness. Dollops of sour cream finish the dish.
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
MEATBALLS
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the meatballs until lightly golden but not cooked through, 1-2 minutes (shifting as they colour). Remove from the pan and place in an ovenproof dish.
SAUCE
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil if necessary. When hot, fry the Onion until soft and lightly golden, 4-5 minutes. Add the Garlic, the spice blend, and the thyme. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the tomato passata, and 100ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of water. Simmer until slightly reduced and thickening, 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat, add a sweetener (to taste), and seasoning. Pour the sauce over the meatballs and scatter over the cheese.
CHEESY MOMENT
Place the ovenproof dish in the hot oven and bake until the cheese is melted and lightly golden, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the oven.
WONTON WRAPPERS
Return the pan, wiped down, to high heat with enough oil to cover the base. When hot, fry the wonton wrappers until crispy and golden, 30-60 seconds per side. Drain on paper towel and season.
TIME TO EAT
Dish up the saucy cheesy meatballs, top with dollops of sour cream, and side with the wonton wrappers for dipping. Well done, Chef!
MEATBALLS
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the meatballs until lightly golden but not cooked through, 1-2 minutes (shifting as they colour). Remove from the pan and place in an ovenproof dish.
SAUCE
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil if necessary. When hot, fry the Onion until soft and lightly golden, 4-5 minutes. Add the Garlic, the spice blend, and the thyme. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the tomato passata, and 100ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of water. Simmer until slightly reduced and thickening, 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat, add a sweetener (to taste), and seasoning. Pour the sauce over the meatballs and scatter over the cheese.
CHEESY MOMENT
Place the ovenproof dish in the hot oven and bake until the cheese is melted and lightly golden, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the oven.
WONTON WRAPPERS
Return the pan, wiped down, to high heat with enough oil to cover the base. When hot, fry the wonton wrappers until crispy and golden, 30-60 seconds per side. Drain on paper towel and season.
TIME TO EAT
Dish up the saucy cheesy meatballs, top with dollops of sour cream, and side with the wonton wrappers for dipping. Well done, Chef!
MEATBALLS
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the meatballs until lightly golden but not cooked through, 2-3 minutes (shifting as they colour). Remove from the pan and place in an ovenproof dish.
SAUCE
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil if necessary. When hot, fry the onions until soft and lightly golden, 5-6 minutes. Add the Garlic, the spice blend, and the thyme. Fry until fragrant, 2-3 minutes. Mix in the tomato passata, and 300ml [400ml]|#7DA0D7 of water. Simmer until slightly reduced and thickening, 10-12 minutes. Remove from heat, add a sweetener (to taste), and seasoning. Pour the sauce over the meatballs and scatter over the cheese.
CHEESY MOMENT
Place the ovenproof dish in the hot oven and bake until the cheese is melted and lightly golden, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the oven.
WONTON WRAPPERS
Return the pan, wiped down, to high heat with enough oil to cover the base. When hot, fry the wonton wrappers until crispy and golden, 30-60 seconds per side. You may need to do this step in batches. Drain on paper towel and season.
TIME TO EAT
Dish up the saucy cheesy meatballs, top with dollops of sour cream, and side with the wonton wrappers for dipping. Well done, Chef!
MEATBALLS
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the meatballs until lightly golden but not cooked through, 2-3 minutes (shifting as they colour). Remove from the pan and place in an ovenproof dish.
SAUCE
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil if necessary. When hot, fry the onions until soft and lightly golden, 5-6 minutes. Add the Garlic, the spice blend, and the thyme. Fry until fragrant, 2-3 minutes. Mix in the tomato passata, and 300ml [400ml]|#7DA0D7 of water. Simmer until slightly reduced and thickening, 10-12 minutes. Remove from heat, add a sweetener (to taste), and seasoning. Pour the sauce over the meatballs and scatter over the cheese.
CHEESY MOMENT
Place the ovenproof dish in the hot oven and bake until the cheese is melted and lightly golden, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the oven.
WONTON WRAPPERS
Return the pan, wiped down, to high heat with enough oil to cover the base. When hot, fry the wonton wrappers until crispy and golden, 30-60 seconds per side. You may need to do this step in batches. Drain on paper towel and season.
TIME TO EAT
Dish up the saucy cheesy meatballs, top with dollops of sour cream, and side with the wonton wrappers for dipping. Well done, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R124.92
for 4 servings · R31.23 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Cheddar Cheese needs 200 gBulk Cheddar Cheese 850 g 850 g at R169.99 · 24% of packR40.00
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Spice Blend needs 80 mlChicken Masala 50 g R29.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R29.99
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Sour Cream needs 160 mlSour Cream 250 ml 250 ml at R38.99 · 64% of packR24.95
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Onions needs 2Cheese and Onion Rings and Balls Maize Snack 25 g R6.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R6.99
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Garlic Cloves needs 2Baby Potatoes with Garlic & Herb Butter 350 g R22.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R22.99
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- Dried Thyme
- Beef Meatballs
- Tomato Passata
- Wonton Wrappers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Cheesy Beef Meatballs & Wonton Dippers?
The preparation time for Cheesy Beef Meatballs & Wonton Dippers with thyme & sour cream is between 20 and 40 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Cheesy Beef Meatballs & Wonton Dippers with thyme & sour cream?
The total time required to make Cheesy Beef Meatballs & Wonton Dippers with thyme & sour cream is between 40 and 60 minutes.
How many servings does Cheesy Beef Meatballs & Wonton Dippers provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Cheesy Beef Meatballs & Wonton Dippers?
Beef Meatballs, Cheddar Cheese, Dried Thyme, Garlic, Onion, Sour Cream, Spice Blend, Tomato Passata, Wonton Wrappers
What is the nutritional information of Cheesy Beef Meatballs & Wonton Dippers?
Calories: 1010, Carbs: 49 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 55.7 grams, Sugar: 16.4 grams, Salt: 1185 grams
How do I prepare Cheesy Beef Meatballs & Wonton Dippers?
SAUCE: Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil if necessary. When hot, fry the onion until soft and lightly golden, 4-5 minutes. Add the garlic, the spice blend, and the thyme. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the tomato passata, and 100ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of water. Simmer until slightly reduced and thickening, 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat, add a sweetener (to taste), and seasoning. Pour the sauce over the meatballs and scatter over the cheese. TIME TO EAT: Dish up the saucy cheesy meatballs, top with dollops of sour cream, and side with the wonton wrappers for dipping. Well done, Chef! CHEESY MOMENT: Place the ovenproof dish in the hot oven and bake until the cheese is melted and lightly golden, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the oven. WONTON WRAPPERS: Return the pan, wiped down, to high heat with enough oil to cover the base. When hot, fry the wonton wrappers until crispy and golden, 30-60 seconds per side. Drain on paper towel and season. MEATBALLS: Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the meatballs until lightly golden but not cooked through, 1-2 minutes (shifting as they colour). Remove from the pan and place in an ovenproof dish.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Cheesy Beef Meatballs & Wonton Dippers?
Beef Meatballs, Cheddar Cheese, Dried Thyme, Garlic, Onion, Sour Cream, Spice Blend, Tomato Passata, Wonton Wrappers
How many calories does Cheesy Beef Meatballs & Wonton Dippers have?
1010 calories
How much fat content does Cheesy Beef Meatballs & Wonton Dippers have?
grams