Beef Meatballs with Creamy Sweet Potato Mash
If there's one thing I know how to make, it's meatballs or "frikkadela". Year-round long, these Beef Meatballs with Creamy Sweet Potato Mash will always be the best comfort meal.If you don't know, I'm South African and grew up with meatballs/frikkadela. My aunts used to make frikkadela with the creamiest mashed potatoes and gravy. Back home we call them frikadels or better-said frikkadela. If you've never tried them before then this recipe is for you!
Servings 4
Calories 429kcal
Equipment
- Food Processor or Blender
Ingredients
For the Beef Meatballs/Frikadella
- 500g Steak Mince (£3.19)
- 2 Bell Pepper (£1.25/3)=£0.83
- 2 Onions (£0.42)
- Handful of Coriander (£0.26)
- 2 Eggs (£0.54)
- 2 Slices White Bread optional
- 1 tsp 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 tsp Brown sugar
- Salt to taste
- Sunflower oil for frying
- Pepper to taste
- 1-2 tbsp Chutney optional
For the Creamy Sweet Potato Mash
- 2-3 Large Sweet potatoes (£0.99/1)=£1.98
- 1 White potato optional
- 3-4 tbsp Butter
- 1/4 cup Milk
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
Creamy Sweet Potato Mash
- Begin by peeling and chopping the potatoes into even cubes.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and throw the potatoes in. Boil until soft.
- Once soft drain the water from the pot. Mash the butter and milk into the potatoes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
Beef Meatballs/Frikkadels
- Remove the seed and stalk from bell peppers. Next, peel and halve the onions.
- Throw the bell peppers,onions, corriander and oil into the food processor. Blend until the vegetables are finely chopped.
- In a bowl, add the mince, blended vegetables, seasoning, egg and shredded bread. Combine well using your hands. At this stage add in the chutney if desired.
- Use a tabespoon and scoop the mix out. Use the palm of your hands and fingers to form an egg-like shape.
- Heat up the oil in a frying pan and begin frying the meatballs until cooked.
- Serve with Creamy Sweet Potatoes and Gravy
- Enjoy : )