step 1
1 Mix the mince with the garlic powder, salt and pepper and roll into a ball - push a small lump of cheddar into the center, seal and repeat until you have around 12 meatballs.
step 2
Gently brown the balls in a frying pan until they are browned all over.
step 3
Mix the passata, beer, ketchup and sugar in a saucepan and bring to the boil then lower the heat to a gentle simmer.
step 4
Add the browned meatballs and slowly simmer for around 30 minutes, then serve with either rice or pasta -