It’s wine and dine o’clock, Chef! Juicy browned beef meatballs are submerged into a superbly elegant red wine-based sauce, with delicate layers of mirepoix (onion, carrot & celery) and a rich beef stock mix. Depth is added with tomato paste and complemented by a smooth sauerkraut mash.
Serving guide
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Sauerkraut SPUDS
Boil the kettle. Place the Potato in a pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until soft, 15-20 minutes. Drain and return to the pot. Add a knob of butter (optional) and a splash of water or milk (optional). Mash with a fork, mix through the Sauerkraut (to taste), season, and cover.
MMMEATBALLS
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the meatballs until browned and cooked through, 6-8 minutes, shifting as they colour. Remove from the pan.
BETTER TOGETHER
Dilute the stock mix with 100ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of warm water. Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Onion, carrots, and celery until golden, 6-8 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the paste and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Deglaze with the wine and fry until the wine has evaporated, 1-2 minutes. Add diluted stock mixture and simmer until reduced, 10-12 minutes. In the final 2-3 minutes, add the meatballs, a sweetener (to taste), and seasoning.
PALATE PERFECTION
Dish up the creamy mash and top with the red wine meatballs. Enjoy!
Potato - 200g
Sauerkraut - 30g
Beef Meatballs - 4
Onion - 1
Carrot - 120g
Celery Stalk/s - 1
Tomato Paste - 30ml
Gravy Base - 10ml
Red Wine - 50ml
Sauerkraut SPUDS
Boil the kettle. Place the Potato in a pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until soft, 15-20 minutes. Drain and return to the pot. Add a knob of butter (optional) and a splash of water or milk (optional). Mash with a fork, mix through the Sauerkraut (to taste), season, and cover.
MMMEATBALLS
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the meatballs until browned and cooked through, 6-8 minutes, shifting as they colour. Remove from the pan.
BETTER TOGETHER
Dilute the stock mix with 100ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of warm water. Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Onion, carrots, and celery until golden, 6-8 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the paste and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Deglaze with the wine and fry until the wine has evaporated, 1-2 minutes. Add diluted stock mixture and simmer until reduced, 10-12 minutes. In the final 2-3 minutes, add the meatballs, a sweetener (to taste), and seasoning.
PALATE PERFECTION
Dish up the creamy mash and top with the red wine meatballs. Enjoy!
Potato - 400g
Sauerkraut - 60g
Beef Meatballs - 8
Onion - 1
Carrot - 240g
Celery Stalk/s - 2
Tomato Paste - 60ml
Gravy Base - 20ml
Red Wine - 100ml
Sauerkraut SPUDS
Boil the kettle. Place the Potato in a pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until soft, 20-25 minutes. Drain and return to the pot. Add a knob of butter (optional) and a splash of water or milk (optional). Mash with a fork, mix through the Sauerkraut (to taste), season, and cover.
MMMEATBALLS
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the meatballs until browned and cooked through, 6-8 minutes, shifting as they colour. Remove from the pan.
BETTER TOGETHER
Dilute the stock mix with 300ml [400ml]|#7DA0D7 of warm water. Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Onion, carrots, and celery until golden, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the paste and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Deglaze with the wine and fry until the wine has evaporated, 2-3 minutes. Add diluted stock mixture and simmer until reduced, 12-15 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the meatballs and seasoning. In the final 2-3 minutes, add the meatballs, a sweetener (to taste), and seasoning.
PALATE PERFECTION
Dish up the creamy mash and top with the red wine meatballs. Enjoy!
Potato - 600g
Sauerkraut - 90g
Beef Meatballs - 12
Onions - 2
Carrot - 360g
Celery Stalks - 3
Tomato Paste - 90ml
Gravy Base - 30ml
Red Wine - 150ml
Sauerkraut SPUDS
Boil the kettle. Place the Potato in a pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until soft, 20-25 minutes. Drain and return to the pot. Add a knob of butter (optional) and a splash of water or milk (optional). Mash with a fork, mix through the Sauerkraut (to taste), season, and cover.
MMMEATBALLS
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the meatballs until browned and cooked through, 6-8 minutes, shifting as they colour. Remove from the pan.
BETTER TOGETHER
Dilute the stock mix with 300ml [400ml]|#7DA0D7 of warm water. Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Onion, carrots, and celery until golden, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the paste and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Deglaze with the wine and fry until the wine has evaporated, 2-3 minutes. Add diluted stock mixture and simmer until reduced, 12-15 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the meatballs and seasoning. In the final 2-3 minutes, add the meatballs, a sweetener (to taste), and seasoning.
PALATE PERFECTION
Dish up the creamy mash and top with the red wine meatballs. Enjoy!
Potato - 800g
Sauerkraut - 120g
Beef Meatballs - 16
Onions - 2
Carrot - 480g
Celery Stalks - 4
Tomato Paste - 125ml
Gravy Base - 40ml
Red Wine - 200ml
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R120.72
for 4 servings · R30.18 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Sauerkraut needs 120 gKuhne Holsteiner Fasskraut Sauerkraut 810 g 810 g at R94.99 · 15% of packR14.07
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Red Wine needs 200 mlRed Wine Vinegar 250 ml 250 ml at R44.99 · 80% of packR35.99
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Tomato Paste needs 125 mlChilli Tomato Paste 70 g R17.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R17.99
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Celery Stalks needs 4Carrot & Celery Fingers 200 g R28.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R28.99
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Carrot needs 480 gBulk Large Carrots 3 kg 3 kg at R49.99 · 16% of packR8.00
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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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Potato needs 800 gBulk Everyday Medium Potatoes 7 kg 7 kg at R75.99 · 11% of packR8.68
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Red Wine Beef Meatballs?
The preparation time for Red Wine Beef Meatballs with sauerkraut mash is between 15 and 45 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Red Wine Beef Meatballs with sauerkraut mash?
The total time required to make Red Wine Beef Meatballs with sauerkraut mash is between 35 and 55 minutes.
How many servings does Red Wine Beef Meatballs provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Red Wine Beef Meatballs?
Beef Meatballs, Carrot, Celery Stalk/s, Celery Stalks, Gravy Base, Onion, Onions, Potato, Red Wine, Sauerkraut, Tomato Paste
What is the nutritional information of Red Wine Beef Meatballs?
Calories: 853, Carbs: 72 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 44.6 grams, Sugar: 19.1 grams, Salt: 474 grams
How do I prepare Red Wine Beef Meatballs?
PALATE PERFECTION: Dish up the creamy mash and top with the red wine meatballs. Enjoy! BETTER TOGETHER: Dilute the stock mix with 100ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of warm water. Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the onion, carrots, and celery until golden, 6-8 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the paste and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Deglaze with the wine and fry until the wine has evaporated, 1-2 minutes. Add diluted stock mixture and simmer until reduced, 10-12 minutes. In the final 2-3 minutes, add the meatballs, a sweetener (to taste), and seasoning. MMMEATBALLS: Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the meatballs until browned and cooked through, 6-8 minutes, shifting as they colour. Remove from the pan. SAUERKRAUT SPUDS: Boil the kettle. Place the potato in a pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until soft, 15-20 minutes. Drain and return to the pot. Add a knob of butter (optional) and a splash of water or milk (optional). Mash with a fork, mix through the sauerkraut (to taste), season, and cover.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Red Wine Beef Meatballs?
Beef Meatballs, Carrot, Celery Stalk/s, Celery Stalks, Gravy Base, Onion, Onions, Potato, Red Wine, Sauerkraut, Tomato Paste
How many calories does Red Wine Beef Meatballs have?
853 calories
How much fat content does Red Wine Beef Meatballs have?
grams