Soft Oat Meatballs
These homemade meatballs are wonderfully tender thanks to rolled oats, which keep them moist and light throughout cooking. Bake them golden in the oven for a simple weeknight dinner, or simmer them in tomato sauce for a heartier meal. Budget-friendly and loved by the whole family.
🛒 Ingredients
4 servings
- 300 g (10.5 oz) ground beef, or beef and pork mix
- 1/2 onion, grated
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 1/2 cup (50 g) rolled oats
- 1 tomato, peeled, seeded and finely chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Dried oregano, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
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Directions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine ground meat, grated onion, crushed garlic, rolled oats and chopped tomato. Season generously with salt, pepper and oregano, then mix well with your hands until evenly combined.
- 2
With damp hands, roll the mixture into small balls about the size of a walnut, using roughly 1/2 tablespoon of mixture per meatball.
- 3
Preheat oven to 200 °C (390 °F). Arrange meatballs on a lightly oiled baking tray, drizzle with olive oil and bake for 15–20 minutes until nicely browned all over.
- 4
For a saucy version, pour one can of tomato sauce with 1/2 cup water into a saucepan. Add the meatballs, cover and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes, stirring gently to avoid breaking them.
- 5
Serve hot over pasta or rice, or alongside a fresh green salad.
💡 Chef's Tip
Wet your hands before rolling the meatballs to prevent sticking. Keeping them small and uniform ensures even cooking and a juicier result.
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