Dinner

Mini Beef Meatballs

Name: Mini Beef Meatballs
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 400g lean beef mince; 30g breadcrumbs (wheat); 1 egg; 1 tsp dried oregano; 500g passata; 1 tsp olive oil; 200g pasta shapes (wheat)

Little beef meatballs, rolled by the kids, in tomato sauce with pasta. Age guide 6+.

Plate of small meatballs with tomato sauce and dips

35 minServes 4410 kcal per serving

What you need

400g lean beef mince
30g breadcrumbs (wheat)
1 egg
1 tsp dried oregano
500g passata
1 tsp olive oil
200g pasta shapes (wheat)

How to make it

Step 1
Kids (6+): squish the mince, breadcrumbs, egg and oregano together in a bowl.
Step 2
Kids (6+): roll into 24 marble sized balls. Wash hands well after raw meat.
Step 3
Adult: brown in oil for 5 minutes, add passata and simmer 10 minutes until 75°C inside.
Step 4
Adult: cook the pasta and serve together.

Nutrition per serving

Per serving, rounded. These are estimates, not a prescription.
Per serving	Amount
Energy	410 kcal
Protein	30 g
Carbohydrate	46 g
Fat	12 g

This recipe fits these eating styles by the numbers and the ingredients: Mediterranean, High protein.

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Last updated 24 September 2026