I am still struggling to eat red meat, and having anemia, my GP did tell me I need to try and get at least 3 serves a week. So, I ended up experimenting a little with some legume patties and adding red meat to them, but I did it the cheats way.. very easy and quick to make, and the texture is a lot softer so easier to consume.
500 grams of lean heart smart beef mince
1 tin of El Paso Mexe beans
1 tin of El Paso Refried beans
2 eggs
garlic
150 grams orgran quinoa crumbs (you can use any crumbs, I use these though as they are gluten free)
Cook the mince in a large pot until just cooked, then add the el paso cans and mix. Add the eggs, garlic, and quinoa and mix quickly.
Then using a tablespoon and a teaspoon form round meat balls and drop onto a baking tray (lined with baking paper), cook in the oven on 180 for about 20 mins or until brown.
Variation: I also like to add extra chilli paste and some freshly chopped parsley
The batch makes approx 50 meat balls containing a total of 90 calories per ball, and 6.65 grams of protein
