Succulent beef meatballs tucked under a deliciously tangy tomato sauce, covered with a bubbling blanket of golden-baked mozzarella. Sided with a bowl of tender orzo. You will dream about this dish for a long time, Chef!
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
PREP
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Boil a full kettle. Dilute the Beef stock with 50ml of boiling water. Set aside.
MEATBALL TIME!
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the meatballs until browned and cooked through, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan, place in a lightly greased oven-proof dish, and set aside.
YOU SAY TOMATO… I SAY, YES!
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced Onion until golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the grated Garlic and the NOMU rub and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting regularly). Add the diluted stock, the tomato passata, and a sweetener (to taste). Simmer until slightly thickened, 4-5 minutes (stirring occasionally). Season and set aside.
ODE TO ORZO
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the orzo. Cook the orzo until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
CHEESY FLAVOUR BOMBS
Evenly pour the tomato sauce over the meatballs. Sprinkle with the grated mozzarella and bake in the oven until the cheese is melted and golden, 10-12 minutes.
BUON APPETITO!
Bowl up the orzo and cover in the saucy baked meatballs. Mamma Mia!
PREP
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Boil a full kettle. Dilute the Beef stock with 100ml of boiling water. Set aside.
MEATBALL TIME!
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the meatballs until browned and cooked through, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan, place in a lightly greased oven-proof dish, and set aside.
YOU SAY TOMATO… I SAY, YES!
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced Onion until golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the grated Garlic and the NOMU rub and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting regularly). Add the diluted stock, the tomato passata, and a sweetener (to taste). Simmer until slightly thickened, 5-6 minutes (stirring occasionally). Season and set aside.
ODE TO ORZO
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the orzo. Cook the orzo until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
CHEESY FLAVOUR BOMBS
Evenly pour the tomato sauce over the meatballs. Sprinkle with the grated mozzarella and bake in the oven until the cheese is melted and golden, 10-12 minutes.
BUON APPETITO!
Bowl up the orzo and cover in the saucy baked meatballs. Mamma Mia!
PREP
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Boil a full kettle. Dilute the Beef stock with 150ml of boiling water. Set aside.
MEATBALL TIME!
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the meatballs until browned and cooked through, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan, place in a lightly greased oven-proof dish, and set aside.
YOU SAY TOMATO… I SAY, YES!
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced Onion until golden, 6-7 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the grated Garlic and the NOMU rub and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting regularly). Add the diluted stock, the tomato passata, and a sweetener (to taste). Simmer until slightly thickened, 6-7 minutes (stirring occasionally). Season and set aside.
ODE TO ORZO
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the orzo. Cook the orzo until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
CHEESY FLAVOUR BOMBS
Evenly pour the tomato sauce over the meatballs. Sprinkle with the grated mozzarella and bake in the oven until the cheese is melted and golden, 10-12 minutes.
BUON APPETITO!
Bowl up the orzo and cover in the saucy baked meatballs. Mamma Mia!
PREP
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Boil a full kettle. Dilute the Beef stock with 200ml of boiling water. Set aside.
MEATBALL TIME!
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the meatballs until browned and cooked through, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan, place in a lightly greased oven-proof dish, and set aside.
YOU SAY TOMATO… I SAY, YES!
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced Onion until golden, 6-7 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the grated Garlic and the NOMU rub and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting regularly). Add the diluted stock, the tomato passata, and a sweetener (to taste). Simmer until slightly thickened, 7-8 minutes (stirring occasionally). Season and set aside.
ODE TO ORZO
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the orzo. Cook the orzo until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
CHEESY FLAVOUR BOMBS
Evenly pour the tomato sauce over the meatballs. Sprinkle with the grated mozzarella and bake in the oven until the cheese is melted and golden, 10-12 minutes.
BUON APPETITO!
Bowl up the orzo and cover in the saucy baked meatballs. Mamma Mia!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R96.83
for 4 servings · R24.21 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Orzo Pasta needs 400 mlOrzo Pasta 500 g R22.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R22.99
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Beef Stock needs 20 mlFresh Free Range Liquid Beef Stock 500 ml 500 ml at R54.99 · 4% of packR2.20
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Grated Mozzarella Cheese needs 200 gAyrshire Mozzarella Cheese 600 g 600 g at R124.99 · 33% of packR41.66
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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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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
- NOMU Italian Rub
- Free-range Beef Meatballs
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Cheesy Beef Meatballs?
The preparation time for Cheesy Beef Meatballs with mozzarella & orzo is between 25 and 40 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Cheesy Beef Meatballs with mozzarella & orzo?
The total time required to make Cheesy Beef Meatballs with mozzarella & orzo is between 45 and 60 minutes.
How many servings does Cheesy Beef Meatballs provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Cheesy Beef Meatballs?
Beef, Beef Meatballs, Beef Stock, Garlic, Mozzarella Cheese, NOMU Italian Rub, Onion, Orzo Pasta, Tomato Passata
What is the nutritional information of Cheesy Beef Meatballs?
Calories: 1103, Carbs: 89 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 60.5 grams, Sugar: 20.8 grams, Salt: 755 grams
How do I prepare Cheesy Beef Meatballs?
BUON APPETITO!: Bowl up the orzo and cover in the saucy baked meatballs. Mamma Mia! ODE TO ORZO: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the orzo. Cook the orzo until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil. CHEESY FLAVOUR BOMBS: Evenly pour the tomato sauce over the meatballs. Sprinkle with the grated mozzarella and bake in the oven until the cheese is melted and golden, 10-12 minutes. MEATBALL TIME!: Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the meatballs until browned and cooked through, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan, place in a lightly greased oven-proof dish, and set aside. YOU SAY TOMATO… I SAY, YES!: Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced onion until golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the grated garlic and the NOMU rub and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting regularly). Add the diluted stock, the tomato passata, and a sweetener (to taste). Simmer until slightly thickened, 5-6 minutes (stirring occasionally). Season and set aside. PREP: Preheat the oven to 200°C. Boil a full kettle. Dilute the beef stock with 100ml of boiling water. Set aside.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Cheesy Beef Meatballs?
Beef, Beef Meatballs, Beef Stock, Garlic, Mozzarella Cheese, NOMU Italian Rub, Onion, Orzo Pasta, Tomato Passata
How many calories does Cheesy Beef Meatballs have?
1103 calories
How much fat content does Cheesy Beef Meatballs have?
grams