Savory Hidden Veggie Meatballs with Carrots
These Savory Hidden Veggie Meatballs with Carrots are a delightful, nutritious twist on a classic dish. Using the Thermomix, you'll blend shredded carrots into a delicious blend of ground beef and oats, expertly seasoned with garlic and onion. This recipe not only packs a flavor punch but also sneaks in extra veggies, making it perfect for family dinners or meal prep. Serve them warm with your favorite sauce, or enjoy them cold as a protein-packed snack. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or preparing weekly meals, these meatballs are a healthy and enjoyable option!
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Servings
50
Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
Carrots
250 g (washed and peeled)
Garlic
1 clove (peeled)
Onion
1 medium (peeled and quartered)
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
30 g (none)
Minced Beef
500 g (none)
Rolled Oats
50 g (not instant)
Egg
1 (beaten)
Salt
1 teaspoon (none)
Pepper
1/2 teaspoon (none)
Water
1 liter (none)
Instructions
1
Begin by placing the washed and peeled carrots into the Thermomix (TM) bowl. Set to 'closed lid' position and hit Turbo several times until the carrots are completely shredded. Tip the shredded carrots out and set aside.
2
Next, mince the garlic by dropping it through the hole onto the spinning blades of the Thermomix. Once minced, tip out the garlic and set it aside.
3
Add the quartered onion into the TM bowl and chop for 5 seconds at speed 5.
4
Pour the extra virgin olive oil into the chopped onions and cook for 5 minutes on reverse speed 1 at 90 degrees Celsius.
5
Add the minced garlic to the onion and oil mixture and cook for an additional 3 minutes on reverse speed 1 at 90 degrees Celsius.
6
In a large mixing bowl, combine the minced beef, rolled oats, beaten egg, salt, and pepper. Add the prepped shredded carrots along with the sautéed onion and garlic mixture. Mix everything thoroughly by hand until well combined, then form into meatballs.
7
Pour 1 liter of water into the Thermomix bowl and place the meatballs onto the Varoma steaming trays evenly.
8
Finally, steam the meatballs for 25 minutes at Varoma temperature and speed 1.
9
Serve the meatballs warm, with your choice of sauce, or cool them down for a nutritious snack.
Nutrition Information
2.5 g
Fat
4 g
Carbs
3 g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Savory Hidden Veggie Meatballs with Carrots?
They are a nutritious twist on classic meatballs that blend shredded carrots, beef, and oats using a Thermomix for a healthy, flavorful meal.
What appliance is recommended for this recipe?
This recipe is specifically designed to be prepared using a Thermomix (TM).
How many grams of carrots are required?
You will need 250 grams of carrots for this recipe.
How should the carrots be prepared?
The carrots should be washed and peeled before being shredded in the Thermomix.
How do you shred carrots in the Thermomix?
Place peeled carrots in the bowl, set to the closed lid position, and use the Turbo function several times until shredded.
How is the garlic minced in this recipe?
Mince the garlic by dropping a peeled clove through the hole onto the spinning blades of the Thermomix.
What is the setting for chopping onions?
Chop a quartered medium onion for 5 seconds at speed 5 in the Thermomix bowl.
What type of oil is used for sautéing?
The recipe calls for 30 grams of extra virgin olive oil.
How long should the onions be sautéed?
Sauté the chopped onions for 5 minutes on reverse speed 1 at 90 degrees Celsius.
When do I add the garlic to the onion mixture?
Add the minced garlic after the onions have sautéed for 5 minutes, then cook both for another 3 minutes.
What kind of meat is used in these meatballs?
The recipe uses 500 grams of minced beef.
What serves as the binder for the meatballs?
A combination of 50 grams of rolled oats and one beaten egg acts as the binder.
Can I use instant oats?
The recipe specifies using 50g of rolled oats and notes they should not be the instant variety.
How much salt and pepper is needed?
Use 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper for seasoning.
How should the meatball mixture be combined?
Mix the beef, oats, egg, seasonings, carrots, and sautéed mixture thoroughly by hand in a large mixing bowl.
How are the meatballs cooked?
The meatballs are cooked by steaming them in the Varoma trays of the Thermomix.
How much water is needed for steaming?
You need to pour 1 liter of water into the Thermomix bowl for the steaming process.
What is the steaming time for the meatballs?
Steam the meatballs for 25 minutes.
What temperature and speed are used for steaming?
Set the Thermomix to Varoma temperature at speed 1 for 25 minutes.
How should the meatballs be placed in the Varoma?
Place the formed meatballs evenly onto the Varoma steaming trays to ensure even cooking.
Can these meatballs be eaten cold?
Yes, they can be enjoyed cold as a protein-packed snack or served warm with your favorite sauce.
Are these meatballs suitable for meal prep?
Absolutely, they are a healthy and enjoyable option for weekly meal preparation.
How many calories are in a serving?
Each serving contains approximately 50 calories.
What is the fat content per serving?
Each serving has 2.5 grams of fat.
How many carbohydrates are in each serving?
There are 4 grams of carbohydrates per serving.
What is the protein content per serving?
Each serving provides 3 grams of protein.
Does this recipe contain hidden vegetables?
Yes, it sneaks in 250g of shredded carrots along with onions and garlic.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
The recipe consists of 10 total ingredients including seasonings and water.
What tags are associated with this recipe?
Key tags include meatballs, thermomix, hidden veggies, healthy recipes, and meal prep.
Is this recipe kid-friendly?
Yes, the 'hidden veggie' aspect makes it a great way to serve vegetables to picky eaters in a familiar meatball format.