Recipe Overview
These Easy Baked Meatballs are a weeknight winner, combining simple ingredients with the convenience of Miami Hammy Relish for a flavour-packed sauce. The meatballs bake until golden and tender, then simmer gently to absorb the relish’s sweet‑savory richness. It’s the kind of wholesome, satisfying recipe South African families love: quick to prepare, budget‑friendly, and full of comforting flavour. Ideal for batch cooking, meal prep, or feeding a crowd on a busy night.
Recipe Ingredients
Meatballs
- 500 g beef mince
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp mixed herbs
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup lukewarm water
Sauce
- 1 can Miami Hammy Relish
- ½ cup water
- 1–2 tbsp tomato paste (optional)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- ½ tsp mixed herbs (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
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Preheat
- Preheat oven to 180°C.
- Line a baking tray with baking paper or lightly grease it.
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Prepare the Meatballs
- In a large bowl, combine beef mince, garlic powder, onion powder, mixed herbs, pepper, salt, egg, and breadcrumbs.
- Add lukewarm water gradually and mix until evenly combined.
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Shape
- Form the mixture into meatballs and place them onto the prepared tray.
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Bake
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until browned and cooked through.
- Optional: Grill for 1–2 minutes for extra colour.
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Make the Sauce
- Add Miami Hammy Relish to a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir in water and add optional ingredients (tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, herbs).
- Simmer for 5–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, then season with salt and pepper.
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Combine
- Add the baked meatballs to the sauce and bake in the oven for a further 10 minutes.
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Serve
- Perfect with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
