Baked Minced Beef Balls

The ingredients are almost identical to the Frikadellen recipe but instead of frying them in the pan, I baked them as per my sister-in-law's suggestion.  I must say that baking is easier with no mess as compared to the frying pan method.  These minced beef balls are served with mushroom cream gravy and a portion of french fries.  This dish is quick to prepare and popular with the kids.

Ingredients (yields about 25 pcs):
500 g minced beef
1 medium-size onion, to be finely cubed
1 egg
2 tbsp chopped parsley
salt and pepper to taste
a few drops of Maggi seasoning
4 slices of toast, to be soaked in warm water

Method:
Place all ingredients except the bread rolls into a large bowl.  Squeeze the water out from the toast slices and add to bowl.  Mix thoroughly by using your hand.

Preheat fan oven to 180° C.  By using the ice cream portioner, scoop beef mixture (levelled) and form into small balls and arrange them on a baking tray which is lined with baking paper.

Bake for about 45 minutes.  Once done, remove from oven.


Mushroom Cream Gravy Ingredients:
250 g brown mushrooms, to be cleaned and sliced
1 large onion, to be sliced in rings
1 tsp instant vegetable stock granules
200 ml fresh cream
salt and pepper to taste
1 or 2 tbsp oil

Method:
Heat some oil in a pan and stir-fry the onion rings until light brown in colour.  Add in mushrooms and cook until almost cooked.  Add vegetable stock granules and season with salt & pepper to taste.  If gravy is too thin, thicken it by adding a mixture of 1 tbsp of cornflour mixed with 2 tbsp of water (add as needed).

Serve beef balls with mushroom cream gravy and french fries.

Bon Appetit!