This dish will leave you wonton more, Chef! Browned beef meatballs are coated in a silky leek, 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.
Cheesy Beef Meatballs & Wonton Dippers
Cheesy Beef Meatballs & Wonton Dippers
with leeks & sour cream
Hands on Time: 20 - 40 minutes
Overall Time: 40 - 60 minutes
Ingredients:
- Beef Meatballs
- Cheddar Cheese
- Dried Thyme
- Garlic Clove
- Garlic Cloves
- Leeks
- Sour Cream
- Spice Blend
- Tomato Passata
- Wonton Wrappers
From your kitchen:
- Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
- Water
- Sugar/Sweetener/Honey
- Paper Towel
- Seasoning (salt & pepper)
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
Trim the Leeks at the base and cut in half lengthways. Rinse the leeks and roughly slice. Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil if necessary. When hot, fry the leeks 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
Trim the Leeks at the base and cut in half lengthways. Rinse the leeks and roughly slice. Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil if necessary. When hot, fry the leeks 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
Trim the Leeks at the base and cut in half lengthways. Rinse the leeks and roughly slice. Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil if necessary. When hot, fry the leeks 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
Trim the Leeks at the base and cut in half lengthways. Rinse the leeks and roughly slice. Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil if necessary. When hot, fry the leeks 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!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Cheesy Beef Meatballs & Wonton Dippers?
The preparation time for Cheesy Beef Meatballs & Wonton Dippers with leeks & sour cream is between 20 and 40 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Cheesy Beef Meatballs & Wonton Dippers with leeks & sour cream?
The total time required to make Cheesy Beef Meatballs & Wonton Dippers with leeks & 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 Clove, Garlic Cloves, Leeks, Sour Cream, Spice Blend, Tomato Passata, Wonton Wrappers
What is the nutritional information of Cheesy Beef Meatballs & Wonton Dippers?
Calories: 1042, Carbs: 49 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 58.4 grams, Sugar: 14.3 grams, Salt: 1231 grams
How do I prepare Cheesy Beef Meatballs & Wonton Dippers?
SAUCE: Trim the leeks at the base and cut in half lengthways. Rinse the leeks and roughly slice. Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil if necessary. When hot, fry the leeks 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! 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. 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. 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 Clove, Garlic Cloves, Leeks, Sour Cream, Spice Blend, Tomato Passata, Wonton Wrappers
How many calories does Cheesy Beef Meatballs & Wonton Dippers have?
1042 calories
How much fat content does Cheesy Beef Meatballs & Wonton Dippers have?
grams