Hedgehogs

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 500g beef or lamb mince
• 7,5ml (1 1/2 tsp) mixed herbs
• Salt and pepper
• Dash of ground cumin
• 1-2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
• 250ml (1 cup) uncooked rice
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 15ml (1tbsp) sunflower oil
• 1 x 400g can tomato soup
• Handful of fresh parsley, finely chopped

Method: 

1. In a large bowl combine the mince, herbs, seasoning, ground cumin and garlic.
2. Add the rice and shape into balls about the size of golf balls.
3. In a large ovenproof pan with lid fry the onion in the oil till soft.
4. Pour over the tomato soup and add a can of water and mix.
5. Bring to the boil and carefully drop the mince balls into the mixture. Cover and bake in a preheated oven of 180 degrees C for 45 minutes, stirring halfway.
6. If the liquid cooks away too quickly add another cup of water or stock.