BLACK BEAN BEEF MEATBALLS WITH STIR-FRIED NOODLES

Black bean beef meatballs with stir-fried noodles image

Try out a new idea with beef mince - served in balls in a Chinese sauce with sweet chilli and five-spice

Provided by Lucy Netherton

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

300g minced beef
200g fresh breadcrumb
120g sachet black bean sauce (we used Blue Dragon)
4 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
3 tbsp ketchup
2 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
1 tbsp sunflower oil , plus a little extra
2-3 nests medium egg noodles
about 400g pack mixed stir-fry vegetables
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame seed
½ bunch mint , leaves picked

Steps:

Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Make the meatballs by mixing together the minced beef, breadcrumbs, 3 tbsp of the black bean sauce, 1 tbsp each of sweet chilli sauce and ketchup, and 1 tsp five-spice. Shape into walnut-sized meatballs. It will be quite wet, but this is fine - just oil your hands first and roll gently. Transfer to a baking tray in a single layer and cook for 25 mins, turning once, until golden brown.
Meanwhile, cook the noodles following pack instructions, drain and set aside. Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan. Cook the vegetables for a few mins, then add the noodles and remaining black bean, sweet chilli, ketchup, five-spice and the soy sauce, tossing well to coat everything.
Serve divided between 4 bowls, topped with the meatballs and sprinkled with the sesame seeds and mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 639 calories, Fat 19 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 87 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 18 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 30 grams protein, Sodium 5.1 milligram of sodium