Mountain Meatballs

Step 1

Pre-heat the oven to 240 deg C ( 460 deg F ) – spray a large roasting dish with cooking oil

Step 2

Meatballs:  Heat the Oil in a large skillet – saute the Red Onion until soft – remove from skillet and leave to cool completely

Step 3

Place the Ground Beef, Mustard, Oregano, Cumin, Coriander seeds, Breadcrumbs and the Eggs in a large mixing bowl – add the cooled Onion – season to taste with Salt and Black Pepper and mix thoroughly

Step 4

Divide the Meatball mixture in eight equal portions – roll into balls (the balls will be slightly bigger than a Tennis ball) – make and indentation in each Meatball – divide the Cheese in eight and press into the indentations – press the Meatballs to close securely

Step 5

Arrange the Meatballs in the prepared roasting dish – bake 30 – 45 minutes or until golden – remove from the oven

Step 6

Sauce: Meanwhile, using the same skillet – heat the Oil for the sauce – saute the Onion, both Bell Peppers, Garlic, Chili and Paprika until soft stir in the Tomato Sauce, Worcestershire Sauce, Cider Vinegar, Molasses, Mustard, Coffee and Tomatoes – reduce heat to medium low and simmer until the sauce has thickened ( about 20 minutes )

Step 7

Spoon away most of the fat in the Meatball roasting pan – pour over the Sauce and return to the oven for 5 minutes or until heated through

Step 8

Remove from the oven – sprinkle with Parsley and serve