INGREDIENTS

• 125g beef, mince, extra lean, raw
• 1/2 small onion, all types, finely chopped
• 5g Discovery foods mexican fajita spice mix, 1 tsp
• 1 tablespoons thyme, fresh, or parsley, chopped
• 5 spray(s) cooking spray, calorie controlled
• 1 tablespoons sweet chilli sauce
• 1 pinch salt, and black pepper, freshly ground
• 2 medium bread, Pitta, White, or wholemeal
• 10g spinach, handful, or lettuce leaves to serve

For the red onion salsa:

• 1/2 small Onion, all types, very thinly sliced
• 1 large tomato, finely chopped
• 1 portion(s) (medium) Cucumber, roughly 2cm, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoons vinegar, white wine

METHOD

Mix together the beef mince, onion, fajita spice mix and thyme or parsley. Season, then form the mixture into 6 evenly-sized balls.

Spray a non-stick frying pan with cooking spray and add the meatballs. Cook for 12-14 minutes, turning occasionally. Add the sweet chilli sauce and cook for another minute, turning the meatballs over until glossy.

While the meatballs are cooking, make the salsa by combining all the ingredients. Season with salt and pepper.

Warm the pitta breads in a toaster or under the grill. Split open, then fill each one with a few spinach or lettuce leaves, 3 meatballs and the salsa.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/healthadfeatures/article-2032181/Recipe-Chilli-Beef-Meatballs-Warm-Pittas.html#ixzz3u0lxQ0d7
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