Baked Meatballs With Tomato Sauce

• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs
• 2 None green onions , chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 tbsp chopped oregano, plus additional leaves to serve
• 1 can (28 oz) tomato puree
• 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese

1. Place ground beef, breadcrumbs, onions, garlic and oregano in a large bowl and season to taste. Mix well to combine. Roll mixture into 16 meatballs.
2. Spray a large nonstick skillet with no stick cooking spray and heat on medium-high. Cook meatballs for 10 mins, until browned and cooked through.
3. Preheat the broiler. Meanwhile, cook tomato puree in a saucepan for 5 mins, until heated through. Transfer meatballs to a greased baking dish. Pour tomato puree over top. Sprinkle with cheese.
4. Broil for 5 mins, until cheese melts. Sprinkle with oregano leaves.

lean ground beef, fresh breadcrumbs, green onions, garlic, oregano, tomato puree, mozzarella cheese

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