Baked Pork & Sweet Apple Meatballs
with Wedges, Garlic Aioli & Bacon-Garlicky Greens
- Gluten
- Wheat
- Eggs
- Soy
- May contain traces of allergens
- Milk
Itās all hands on deck, this recipe is designed to be cooked by grown-ups and kids together! Calling all little chefs to get to rolling these tasty meatballs. With the addition of apple in the pork mixture, you'll have some sweetness to complement the savoury kick and when you have golden wedges and garlicky greens that taste so good, we might just get the kids to help every week!
Ingredients
1
apple
1 packet
BBQ sauce
1 packet
Pork Mince
1 sachet
Aussie Spice Blend
1 packet
Fine Breadcrumbs
(Contains: Gluten, Wheat May be present: Soy)
2
Potato
1
Zucchini
1 packet
Green Beans
2 clove
Garlic
1 packet
garlic aioli
(Contains: Eggs)
1 packet
diced bacon
(May be present: Soy, Milk)
Not included in your delivery
olive oil
2 tbs
water
Utensils
Cooking Steps
NOTE: this recipe is designed to be cooked with your child under adult supervision.
ā¢ Preheat oven to 220Ā°C/200Ā°C fan-forced. Grate red apple.
ā¢ In a small bowl, combine BBQ sauce and the water.
ā¢ In a medium bowl, combine pork mince, red apple, Aussie spice blend, fine breadcrumbs and a good pinch of salt.
ā¢ Using damp hands, roll heaped spoonfuls of beef mixture into small meatballs (4-5 per person). Transfer to a baking dish.
Little cooks: Join the fun by helping combine the ingredients and shaping the mixture into meatballs!
ā¢ Cut potato into wedges. Place on a lined oven tray. ā¢ Drizzle with olive oil, season with a pinch of salt and toss to coat. ā¢ Bake until tender, 25-30 minutes.
Little cooks: Help toss the wedges. TIP: If your oven tray is crowded, divide between two trays.
ā¢ Meanwhile, drizzle meatballs with olive oil and turn to coat. Bake until browned, 15-20 minutes. ā¢ Remove from oven, then pour over BBQ sauce mixture. ā¢ Turn the meatballs to coat, then bake until sauce is slightly thickened, a further 5-6 minutes.
ā¢ When meatballs have 10 minutes remaining, thinly slice zucchini into sticks. Trim green beans. Finely chop garlic.
ā¢ In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. ā¢ Cook diced bacon, breaking up with a spoon, until slightly golden, 1-2 minutes. ā¢ Add green beans and zucchini and cook, until tender, 4-5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.
ā¢ Divide wedges, baked pork and apple meatballs and bacon-garlic greens between plates. ā¢ Serve with garlic aioli. Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Aug 2026- Flavour:Ā The pork and apple meatballs were a standout, with the apple adding a lovely sweetness that complemented the savoury mince beautifully. The wedges were also well received, and the bacon-garlicky greens added a satisfying depth.
- Ease of prep:Ā Most found this a straightforward, easy-to-follow recipe, and it was a genuine hit as a cook-together activity with kids.
- Suggestions:Ā One reviewer swapped the BBQ sauce for a honey and soy glaze due to a tomato allergy, and another added chilli flakes to the greens for extra heat. If the BBQ sauce glaze isn't thickening as expected, ensure the oven temperature is high enough and give the meatballs a few extra minutes.
- Portions:Ā Some felt the meatballs were quite rich, so pairing them with plenty of wedges and greens helps balance the meal well.
