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Mix thoroughly to ensure everything is well combined.<\/li>\n<li>Once the mixture is worked together, shape into even round balls. You will find this easier to do if you keep your hands damp with a little cold water. Try to make the meatballs as even as possible as this helps with the cooking.<\/li>\n<li>Place meatballs in oven proof dish. Bake 20-25min or until tested and it is well done cooked. Remove from the oven and set aside.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Sauce ingredients<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Heat the oil in a medium pot. Add the onions and mushrooms and cook gently for 5 minutes taking care not to burn.<\/li>\n<li>Add the garlic and cook for a further 2 minutes until both the garlic, mushroom and onions are translucent.<\/li>\n<li>Add the rosemary, beef stock and wine.<\/li>\n<li>Bring the sauce to the boil, then reduce the heat to simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and pour over meatballs. 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