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Double Sticky Chutney Lean Beef Meatballs

Double Sticky Chutney Lean Beef Meatballs

with Potato-Carrot Smash, Pear Salad & Pepitas
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on July 15, 2026
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Calories
791 kcal
Protein
66.4g protein
Preparation Time
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Gluten
  • Wheat
  • Soy
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Soy
  • Almond
  • Brazil nut
  • Cashew
  • Hazelnut
  • Macadamia
  • Milk
  • Peanuts
  • Pecan
  • Pine nut
  • Pistachio
  • Sesame
  • Walnut
  • Eggs

Give your weeknight dinner a serious upgrade with these sticky onion lean beef meatballs. They’re served over a comforting potato carrot smash, beautifully balanced by a crisp pear salad and toasted pepitas for a nutty crunch. It’s a wholesome, flavour-packed plate that hits every single sweet and savoury note.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

500 g

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: Almond, Brazil nut, Cashew, Hazelnut, Macadamia, Milk, Peanuts, Pecan, Pine nut, Pistachio, Sesame, Soy, Walnut)

2

Potato

1 packet

Spinach & Rocket Mix

1 packet

Sweet & Savoury Glaze

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

Not included in your delivery

1 drizzle

olive oil

1 drizzle

balsamic vinegar

Energy (kJ)3310 kJ
Calories791 kcal
Fat31.7 g
of which saturates11.1 g
Carbohydrate53.6 g
of which sugars20.9 g
Dietary Fibre10.1 g
Protein66.4 g
Cholesterol127 mg
Sodium634 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ
Large Non-Stick Pan
Medium Pan

Cooking Steps

Get prepped
1
  • Boil the kettle.
  • Half-fill a large saucepan with boiling water, then add a generous pinch of salt.
  • Peel potato and carrot, then cut into large chunks.
  • Thinly slice pear (see ingredients) into wedges. 

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

Make the veggie smash
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. 
Make the meatballs
3
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine lean beef mince, onion chutney, fine breadcrumbs, dried oregano, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Using damp hands, roll heaped spoonfuls of the lean beef mixture into small meatballs (4-5 per person). Transfer to a plate. 

TIP: The chutney helps bind the meatballs!   

Little cooks: Roll up your sleeves and help shape the meatball mixture! 

Cook 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 sweet & savoury 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. 

Toss the salad
5
  • While the meatballs are cooking, in a second medium bowl, combine a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Just before serving, add spinach & rocket mix and pear, tossing to coat. 

Little cooks: Help toss and season the salad! 

Finish & serve
6
  • Divide sticky chutney lean beef meatballs, potato-carrot smash and pear salad between plates.
  • Sprinkle pepitas over salad to serve. Enjoy! 

Little cooks: Add the finishing touch by sprinkling the pepitas on top! 

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