British Food Fortnight - Old-fashioned meatballs

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Indulge in British food during the Fortnight! Seek out in-season fruits and vegetables, quality British meat and some of our country’s fabulous cheeses and dairy produce when you are out shopping and use these to create delicious meals at home. What about trying some of our most traditional dishes, such as Shepherd’s Pie or Apple Crumble, and giving them a modern twist?!

If you have children, consider involving them in the preparation of the meal – British Food Fortnight is a great opportunity to teach them a few cooking skills as well as an appreciation of the pleasures and health benefits of eating good food.

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Old-fashioned meatballs

Ingredients

For 1lb of minced beef or lamb: 1 egg
salt and pepper
a thick slice of white bread.

Method
Mix the first four ingredients.

Soak the bread in lukewarm water and squeeze it out completely.

Mix it into the meat.

Take spoonfuls of the meat mixture and form them into balls by rolling them between your palms or, if you feel like impressing the children, tossing them lightly from one palm to another to tighten the mixture.

Then flatten the balls a little and either grill them or fry them in some oil until they are ready (even if a little pink inside they do have to be cooked right through).

Place one or two (or three or more) in the middle of each plateful of the marrow with dill sauce.

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