eCook Meal
Beef Meatball Marinara
with a garlic-herb baguette
Indulge in the epitome of luxury, Chef! Crafted from premium beef, these succulent meatballs are simmered in a rich marinara sauce dotted with bocconcini balls. Accompanied by a golden, garlic-herb baguette, this dish is bound to elevate your dining experience to new culinary heights.
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
MMMEATBALLS
In a bowl, combine the mince, ¼ of the diced Onion, ½ the chopped Oregano, and seasoning. Wet your hands slightly and shape the mince mixture into 4-5 meatballs. Set aside.
BROWN THE MEATBALLS
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the meatballs until browned but not cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan.
MAKE THE MARINARA
Return the pan to medium heat with all the pan juices. Add a knob of butter. When hot, fry the remaining Onion until soft and browned, 3-4 minutes. Add the spicy rub and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Pour in the wine and simmer until almost evaporated, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the tomato passata, 100ml of water, and simmer until slightly reduced, 5-6 minutes. Add a sweetener (to taste) and seasoning. Mix through the meatballs and pour the mixture into an ovenproof dish.
MELTING MOMENT
Top the saucy meatballs with the halved bocconcini balls, the grated mozzarella cheese, and ¾ of the chopped Thyme. Pop the dish into the hot oven and roast until the cheese is melted and the meatballs are cooked through, 8-10 minutes.
Garlic BREAD
In a small bowl, combine the grated Garlic, the remaining thyme, 20ml of oil, and seasoning. Place the baguette on a chopping board and cut 4 horizontal incisions along the top - don’t cut all the way through! Smear each incision with the garlic & herb oil and wrap the baguette in tinfoil. Place on a baking tray and pop in the hot oven. Bake until warmed through, 10-12 minutes. In the final 3-5 minutes, remove the tinfoil and bake until crisp.
WINNER OF A DINNER
Plate up the meatballs and all the sauce, and side with the Garlic-herb baguette to scoop up all the deliciousness. Garnish with the remaining Oregano. Well done, Chef!
MMMEATBALLS
In a bowl, combine the mince, ¼ of the diced Onion, ½ the chopped Oregano, and seasoning. Wet your hands slightly and shape the mince mixture into 4-5 meatballs per portion. Set aside.
BROWN THE MEATBALLS
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the meatballs until browned but not cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan.
MAKE THE MARINARA
Return the pan to medium heat with all the pan juices. Add a knob of butter. When hot, fry the remaining Onion until soft and browned, 3-4 minutes. Add the spicy rub and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Pour in the wine and simmer until almost evaporated, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the tomato passata, 200ml of water, and simmer until slightly reduced, 5-6 minutes. Add a sweetener (to taste) and seasoning. Mix through the meatballs and pour the mixture into an ovenproof dish.
MELTING MOMENT
Top the saucy meatballs with the halved bocconcini balls, the grated mozzarella cheese, and ¾ of the chopped Thyme. Pop the dish into the hot oven and roast until the cheese is melted and the meatballs are cooked through, 8-10 minutes.
Garlic BREAD
In a small bowl, combine the grated Garlic, the remaining thyme, 40ml of oil, and seasoning. Place the baguette on a chopping board and cut 4 horizontal incisions along the top - don’t cut all the way through! Smear each incision with the garlic & herb oil and wrap the baguettes in tinfoil. Place on a baking tray and pop in the hot oven. Bake until warmed through, 10-12 minutes. In the final 3-5 minutes, remove the tinfoil and bake until crisp.
WINNER OF A DINNER
Plate up the meatballs and all the sauce, and side with the Garlic-herb baguettes to scoop up all the deliciousness. Garnish with the remaining Oregano. Well done, Chef!
MMMEATBALLS
In a bowl, combine the mince, ¼ of the diced Onion, ½ the chopped Oregano, and seasoning. Wet your hands slightly and shape the mince mixture into 4-5 meatballs per portion. Set aside.
BROWN THE MEATBALLS
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the meatballs until browned but not cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan.
MAKE THE MARINARA
Return the pan to medium heat with all the pan juices. Add a knob of butter. When hot, fry the remaining Onion until soft and browned, 4-5 minutes. Add the spicy rub and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Pour in the wine and simmer until almost evaporated, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the tomato passata, 300ml of water, and simmer until slightly reduced, 6-7 minutes. Add a sweetener (to taste) and seasoning. Mix through the meatballs and pour the mixture into an ovenproof dish.
MELTING MOMENT
Top the saucy meatballs with the halved bocconcini balls, the grated mozzarella cheese, and ¾ of the chopped Thyme. Pop the dish into the hot oven and roast until the cheese is melted and the meatballs are cooked through, 10-12 minutes.
Garlic BREAD
In a small bowl, combine the grated Garlic, the remaining thyme, 60ml of oil, and seasoning. Place the baguette on a chopping board and cut 4 horizontal incisions along the top - don’t cut all the way through! Smear each incision with the garlic & herb oil and wrap the baguettes in tinfoil. Place on a baking tray and pop in the hot oven. Bake until warmed through, 10-12 minutes. In the final 3-5 minutes, remove the tinfoil and bake until crisp.
WINNER OF A DINNER
Plate up the meatballs and all the sauce, and side with the Garlic-herb baguettes to scoop up all the deliciousness. Garnish with the remaining Oregano. Well done, Chef!
MMMEATBALLS
In a bowl, combine the mince, ¼ of the diced Onion, ½ the chopped Oregano, and seasoning. Wet your hands slightly and shape the mince mixture into 4-5 meatballs per portion. Set aside.
BROWN THE MEATBALLS
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the meatballs until browned but not cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan.
MAKE THE MARINARA
Return the pan to medium heat with all the pan juices. Add a knob of butter. When hot, fry the remaining Onion until soft and browned, 4-5 minutes. Add the spicy rub and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Pour in the wine and simmer until almost evaporated, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the tomato passata, 400ml of water, and simmer until slightly reduced, 6-7 minutes. Add a sweetener (to taste) and seasoning. Mix through the meatballs and pour the mixture into an ovenproof dish.
MELTING MOMENT
Top the saucy meatballs with the halved bocconcini balls, the grated mozzarella cheese, and ¾ of the chopped Thyme. Pop the dish into the hot oven and roast until the cheese is melted and the meatballs are cooked through, 10-12 minutes.
Garlic BREAD
In a small bowl, combine the grated Garlic, the remaining thyme, 80ml of oil, and seasoning. Place the baguette on a chopping board and cut 4 horizontal incisions along the top - don’t cut all the way through! Smear each incision with the garlic & herb oil and wrap the baguettes in tinfoil. Place on a baking tray and pop in the hot oven. Bake until warmed through, 10-12 minutes. In the final 3-5 minutes, remove the tinfoil and bake until crisp.
WINNER OF A DINNER
Plate up the meatballs and all the sauce, and side with the Garlic-herb baguettes to scoop up all the deliciousness. Garnish with the remaining Oregano. Well done, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R181.24
for 4 servings · R45.31 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Free-Range Beef Mince needs 600 gRegular Beef Mince 1 kg 1 kg at R149.99 · 60% of packR89.99
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Grated Mozzarella Cheese needs 160 gAyrshire Mozzarella Cheese 600 g 600 g at R124.99 · 27% of packR33.33
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Fresh Oregano needs 10 gTomato and Oregano Bruschetta 150 g 150 g at R56.99 · 7% of packR3.80
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White Wine needs 125 mlWhite Wine Vinegar 250 ml 250 ml at R44.99 · 50% of packR22.50
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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
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Fresh Thyme needs 10 gFree Range Slow Cooked Thyme & Garlic Confit Chicken Leg Quarters Avg 1.2 kg 1.2 kg at R197.19 · 1% of packR1.64
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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
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- Tomato Passata
- Bocconcini Balls
- Sourdough Baguettes
- Spicy Rub
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Beef Meatball Marinara?
The preparation time for Beef Meatball Marinara with a garlic-herb baguette is between 25 and 40 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Beef Meatball Marinara with a garlic-herb baguette?
The total time required to make Beef Meatball Marinara with a garlic-herb baguette is between 45 and 60 minutes.
How many servings does Beef Meatball Marinara provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Beef Meatball Marinara?
Beef, Beef Mince, Bocconcini Balls, Garlic, Mozzarella Cheese, Onion, Oregano, Sourdough Baguette, Spicy Rub, Thyme, Tomato Passata, White Wine
What is the nutritional information of Beef Meatball Marinara?
Calories: 1169, Carbs: 99 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 62.7 grams, Sugar: 19.9 grams, Salt: 1573 grams
How do I prepare Beef Meatball Marinara?
BROWN THE MEATBALLS: Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the meatballs until browned but not cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan. MELTING MOMENT: Top the saucy meatballs with the halved bocconcini balls, the grated mozzarella cheese, and ¾ of the chopped thyme. Pop the dish into the hot oven and roast until the cheese is melted and the meatballs are cooked through, 8-10 minutes. WINNER OF A DINNER: Plate up the meatballs and all the sauce, and side with the garlic-herb baguettes to scoop up all the deliciousness. Garnish with the remaining oregano. Well done, Chef! GARLIC BREAD: In a small bowl, combine the grated garlic, the remaining thyme, 40ml of oil, and seasoning. Place the baguette on a chopping board and cut 4 horizontal incisions along the top - don’t cut all the way through! Smear each incision with the garlic & herb oil and wrap the baguettes in tinfoil. Place on a baking tray and pop in the hot oven. Bake until warmed through, 10-12 minutes. In the final 3-5 minutes, remove the tinfoil and bake until crisp. MAKE THE MARINARA: Return the pan to medium heat with all the pan juices. Add a knob of butter. When hot, fry the remaining onion until soft and browned, 3-4 minutes. Add the spicy rub and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Pour in the wine and simmer until almost evaporated, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the tomato passata, 200ml of water, and simmer until slightly reduced, 5-6 minutes. Add a sweetener (to taste) and seasoning. Mix through the meatballs and pour the mixture into an ovenproof dish. MMMEATBALLS: In a bowl, combine the mince, ¼ of the diced onion, ½ the chopped oregano, and seasoning. Wet your hands slightly and shape the mince mixture into 4-5 meatballs per portion. Set aside.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Beef Meatball Marinara?
Beef, Beef Mince, Bocconcini Balls, Garlic, Mozzarella Cheese, Onion, Oregano, Sourdough Baguette, Spicy Rub, Thyme, Tomato Passata, White Wine
How many calories does Beef Meatball Marinara have?
1169 calories
How much fat content does Beef Meatball Marinara have?
grams