Description
A comforting and flavorful Frying Pan Meatball Hotpot featuring tender beef meatballs simmered in a rich tomato and red wine sauce, topped with crispy roast potatoes and melted mature Cheddar cheese. Perfectly cooked using a stovetop and grill combination, this dish is ideal for a cozy family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs and Sauce
- 430g (about 12) beef meatballs
- 150ml red wine
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (a few reserved for garnish)
- 250g cherry tomatoes, halved (or a 227g can of cherry tomatoes)
- 3 tablespoons caramelized red onion chutney
- 100ml vegetable stock
Topping
- 400g pack roast potatoes, sliced into 1cm thick slices
- 50g mature Cheddar, grated
Instructions
- Cook the meatballs: In a large, non-stick, ovenproof frying pan, dry-fry the meatballs over medium heat for about 8 minutes, shaking occasionally to ensure even cooking. Drain off any excess oil to keep the dish from becoming greasy.
- Prepare the sauce: Add the red wine, fresh thyme leaves, and halved cherry tomatoes to the pan with the meatballs. Allow the mixture to simmer gently for 2 minutes to blend the flavors. Then stir in the caramelized red onion chutney and vegetable stock, bringing the sauce to a boil for 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the potato topping: Arrange the sliced roast potatoes evenly over the meatball and sauce mixture. Place the pan under a high grill and cook for 4-5 minutes until the potatoes start to crisp up nicely.
- Melt the cheese: Remove the pan from the grill, sprinkle the grated mature Cheddar evenly over the potatoes, and return the pan to the grill. Continue grilling for 3-4 minutes until the cheese has fully melted and is golden. Garnish with the reserved thyme leaves and serve warm, ideally accompanied by savoy cabbage.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh cherry tomatoes with canned ones if fresh are unavailable.
- Ensure the frying pan is ovenproof before placing under the grill.
- To add extra flavor, serve with a side of steamed or sautéed savoy cabbage.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste before adding the potato topping.
