This barley and meatball casserole is the ultimate winter warmer. Loaded with veggies and requiring just 20 minutes prep time, this dish is sure to become a winter staple.
Serves44
Cook time35 mins35 minutes
Prep time20 mins20 minutes
Ingredients
500g Coles Australian No Added Hormones Beef 5 Star Mince
1 small zucchini, coarsely grated
60g fetta, crumbled
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tbs extra virgin olive oil
1 medium brown onion, finely chopped
1 small eggplant, coarsely chopped
200g cup mushrooms, halved
400g can diced tomatoes
2 tbs salt-reduced tomato paste
3/4 cup (150g) pearl barley
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Method
Step 1
Combine the mince, zucchini, fetta and half the garlic in a bowl. Roll 1-tbs portions of the mixture into balls and place on a plate.
Step 2
Heat half the oil in a pressure cooker over medium-high heat. Add meatballs and cook, turning, for 5 mins or until brown all over. Transfer to a clean plate.
Step 3
Add the onion, eggplant, mushroom and remaining garlic to pressure cooker. Stir for 2-3 mins or until tender. Stir in the tomato, tomato paste, barley and 1 1/2 cups (375ml) water. Top with the meatballs. Seal the pressure cooker. Cook over high heat until steam escapes at a constant rate and there’s a regular hissing sound. Reduce heat to low. Cook for 25 mins or until the meatballs are cooked through.
Step 4
Release steam from the pressure cooker following manufacturer’s instructions. Divide the meatball mixture among serving bowls. Season.
Serve with shredded basil and finely grated parmesan
