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Oregano & Caramelised Onion Beef Meatballs

Oregano & Caramelised Onion Beef Meatballs

with Potato-Carrot Smash, Pear Salad & Pepitas
4.5(294)
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on November 03, 2025
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Calories
512 kcal
Protein
37.4g protein
Preparation Time
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Gluten
  • Wheat
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Soy
  • Almond
  • Brazil nut
  • Cashew
  • Hazelnut
  • Macadamia
  • Milk
  • Peanuts
  • Pecan
  • Pine nut
  • Pistachio
  • Sesame
  • Walnut
  • Eggs
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts and wheat.
Serving amount

1

Lean Beef Mince

1 packet

Fine Breadcrumbs

(Contains: Gluten, Wheat; May be present: Soy.)

1

Carrot

1 sachet

Dried Oregano

1 packet

Onion Chutney

1

Pear

1 packet

Pepitas

(May be present: Soy, Almond, Brazil nut, Cashew, Hazelnut, Macadamia, Milk, Peanuts, Pecan, Pine nut, Pistachio, Sesame, Walnut.)

2

Potato

1 packet

Spinach & Rocket Mix

1 packet

Sweet & Savoury Glaze

(May be present: Almond, Cashew, Macadamia, Milk, Walnut, Eggs.)

Calories512 kcal
Energy (kJ)2140 kJ
Fat17.8 g
of which saturates6 g
Carbohydrate46.4 g
of which sugars20.4 g
Dietary Fibre8.7 g
Protein37.4 g
Sodium492 mg
Potassium451 mg
Calcium9.7 mg
Iron1.2 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ

Cooking Steps

1

• Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to the boil. • Peel potato and carrot, then cut into large chunks. • Thinly slice pear into wedges.

TIP: Save time and get more fibre by leaving the potato and carrot unpeeled!

2

• Cook potato and carrot in the boiling water until easily pierced with a fork, 10-15 minutes. Drain. • Return veggies to pan, then season generously with salt. Smash until smooth.

3

• Meanwhile, combine beef mince, caramelised onion chutney, fine breadcrumbs, dried oregano (see ingredients), and a pinch of salt and pepper in a medium bowl. • Using damp hands, roll heaped spoonfuls of the beef mixture into small meatballs (4-5 per person). Transfer to a plate.

TIP: The chutney helps bind the meatballs!

4

• In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. • Cook meatballs, turning, until browned and cooked through, 8-10 minutes (cook in batches if your pan is getting crowded). • Remove pan from heat. Stir in sticky meat glaze and a splash of water, tossing to coat.

TIP: For best results, drain the oil from the pan before cooking the glaze. TIP: Reduce heat to medium, if meatballs are becoming too charred.

5

• While the meatballs are cooking, combine a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and olive oil in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. • Just before serving, add salad leaves and pear, tossing to coat.

6

• Divide oregano and caramelised onion beef meatballs, potato-carrot smash and pear salad between plates. • Sprinkle pepitas over salad to serve. Enjoy!