Meatballs

Meatballs are small balls of twisted meat, fried to an appetizing crust, and then stewed in sauce until cooked and tender. This dish is ideal for serving for a family lunch or dinner, because it goes well with various side dishes. Depending on your taste preferences, you can stew the meat balls in a sauce made with tomatoes, mushrooms or cream.

Meatballs in tomato sauce

Meatballs in tomato sauce are a hearty meat dish that is prepared quite simply and as a result always turns out incredibly tasty and juicy. Meatballs also go well with a wide variety of side dishes: quinoa, rice, mashed potatoes or baked vegetables.

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   Meatballs are very quick and easy to prepare. We are preparing a food package.
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   Place the minced meat in a deep bowl, add finely chopped onions, salt, and half a teaspoon of the spices indicated in the list.
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   Knead thoroughly and form balls with damp palms.
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   Place the frying pan on the burner and heat the mixture of vegetable and butter.
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   Fry the preparations until lightly browned.
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   Add a tablespoon of tomato paste.
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   Stir gently and fry for another 60 seconds.
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   Now put 400 grams of pureed tomatoes, salt, granulated sugar and the remaining spices into a fireproof bowl and simmer over low heat for 20-30 minutes.
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   At the end of the heat treatment, let the meatballs “rest” for 5 minutes and proceed to serving.
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    Cook and have fun!

Meatballs in creamy sauce in a frying pan

Meatballs in a creamy sauce in a frying pan are an alternative to traditional meatballs, however, this dish is prepared without the addition of frying and boiled rice. The dish captivates with its juiciness and rich meaty taste, which, in turn, goes perfectly with the delicate sauce.

Cooking time — 45 min.

Cooking time - 10 min.

Portions – 4-5.

Ingredients:

• Minced meat – 500 gr.
• Onion – 1 pc.
• Bread crumbs – 2 tbsp.
• Sour cream – 3 tbsp.
• Butter – 2 tbsp.
• Flour – 1 tbsp.
• Thyme – 1 tsp.
• Ground nutmeg – 1 pinch.
• Parsley – 3 sprigs.
• Salt - to taste.
• Ground black pepper - to taste.

Cooking process:

Step 1. In a bowl with high sides, combine the minced meat with bread crumbs, finely chopped onions and herbs, as well as salt and black pepper.

Step 2. Season the mixture with sour cream (1 tablespoon).

Step 3. Knead until smooth, form balls and bread in flour.

Step 4. Fry the semi-finished products in heated vegetable oil until a crust forms and transfer to a plate.

Step 5. In the same frying pan, melt the butter.

Step 6. Add flour and actively work with a whisk.

Step 7Pour the mixture with a small amount of water, also add thyme, the remaining sour cream, nutmeg, salt and pepper - bring to a boil.

Step 8. Place the rosy balls into the sauce and simmer for about 15 minutes on low heat.

Step 9. Before serving, decorate with parsley and take a sample. Bon appetit!

Meatballs with cheese

Meatballs with cheese are an incredibly tasty dish that is suitable for serving not only for a family dinner, but also for a holiday table. Tender balls made from minced chicken and complemented with a cheese crust of mozzarella and Parmesan, what could be tastier?

Cooking time – 45 min.

Cooking time - 15 minutes.

Portions – 6.

Ingredients:

• Minced chicken – 500 gr.
• Shallot – 1 pc.
• Breadcrumbs – 50 gr.
• Eggs – 1 pc.
• Olive oil – 60 ml.
• Marinara sauce – 720 ml.
• Mozzarella – 200 gr.
• Parmesan – 25 gr.
• Parsley – 1-2 sprigs.
• Italian herbs – 1 tbsp.
• Garlic – 2 teeth.
• Salt - to taste.
• Ground black pepper - to taste.

Cooking process:

Step 1. Mix the minced meat with chopped parsley, grated Parmesan, chopped onion and garlic, and Italian herbs.

Step 2. Next, add breadcrumbs, salt and ground pepper - knead with your hands.

Step 3. Form meatballs.

Step 4. Heat the olive oil in a thick-walled frying pan and brown the pieces on all sides for several minutes.

Step 5. Remove the semi-finished products, pour the sauce into a fireproof container and immediately return the meatballs.

Step 6. Sprinkle with grated mozzarella.

Step 7. Place the container in the oven for 15 minutes at 180 degrees and then serve. Bon appetit!

Turkey Meatballs

Turkey meatballs stewed in tomato sauce is a dish that will make you fall in love with it from the first try.If you were previously of the opinion that turkey fillet or minced turkey is a dry and tasteless product, then after trying these meat balls your perception will change!

Cooking time - 30 min.

Cooking time - 10 min.

Portions – 4-5.

Ingredients:

• Minced turkey – 500 gr.
• Eggs – 1 pc.
• Onion – 1 pc.
• Tomato paste – 2 tbsp.
• Water – 200 ml.
• Corn starch – 1 tsp.
• Breadcrumbs – 1 tbsp.
• Ground thyme – ½ tsp.
• Ground sweet paprika – 1 tsp.
• Olive oil – 2-3 tbsp.
• Salt - to taste.
• Ground black pepper - to taste.

Cooking process:

Step 1. Layer by layer, peel the onion and chop it finely.

Step 2. Place the minced meat in a deep plate and pour in the onion, beat in the egg, sprinkle with spices, breadcrumbs and starch, and salt.

Step 3. After mixing the mixture, wet your hands in water and form medium-sized balls.

Step 4. Fry until golden brown in heated olive oil.

Step 5. For the sauce, mix tomato paste with 200 milliliters of water and pour the solution into the balls, cook under the lid over moderate heat for 10-12 minutes.

Step 6. Place the meatballs on serving plates and serve. Bon appetit!

Meatballs in the oven

Meatballs in the oven, made from beef with the addition of ricotta, onions and thyme, are an exquisite dish that can easily be served even at a holiday table. An additional advantage is that each ball is a serving for one adult.

Cooking time – 60 min.

Cooking time - 15 minutes.

Portions – 5.

Ingredients:

• Beef pulp – 0.5 kg.
• Pork lard – 50 gr.
• Ricotta – 80 gr.
• Onion – 1 pc.
• Tomato paste – 2 tbsp.
• Olive oil – 1 tsp.
• Eggs – 1 pc.
• Breadcrumbs – 1.5 tbsp.
• Granulated sugar – 2 pinches.
• Thyme - to taste.
• Salt - to taste.
• Ground black pepper - to taste.

Cooking process:

Step 1. Clean the beef and cut into small pieces, peel the onion and cut it in half.

Step 2. Grind the meat, ½ onion and lard through the grill of a meat grinder.

Step 3. Beat the egg into the mixture, sprinkle with ground pepper and salt and mix.

Step 4. Also stir in the breadcrumbs and ricotta.

Step 5. Make balls the size of your palm.

Step 6. Coat the refractory mold with olive oil and place the blanks.

Step 7. For the sauce, in a bowl, dilute the pasta in a small amount of water, add the chopped onion, thyme, sugar and a little salt.

Step 8. Pour the sauce onto the semi-finished products, bake for 25-30 minutes at a temperature of 180-200 degrees.

Step 9. Serve hot meatballs in combination with a side dish, which is recommended to be generously sprinkled with sauce. Bon appetit!

Meatballs with mushrooms

Meatballs with mushrooms are a simple and very tasty dish that you don’t have to spend the whole evening preparing. For extra satiety, we recommend that you add some boiled potatoes and a chicken egg. During the stewing process, all these components will be imbued with the bright taste of champignons.

Cooking time – 35 min.

Cooking time - 10 min.

Portions – 3.

Ingredients:

• Minced meat – 300 gr.
• Boiled potatoes – 1 pc.
• Eggs – 1 pc.
• Parsley – 1 bunch.
• Sour cream – 2 tbsp.
• Champignons – 100 gr.
• Sunflower oil – 2 tbsp.
• Salt - to taste.
• Ground black pepper - to taste.

Cooking process:

Step 1. Place the minced meat in a work container, and grate one potato there on a fine grater.

Step 2. Next, add chopped herbs, salt, egg and seasonings - knead well with your hands.

Step 3.After 5 minutes, form small balls, brown them in hot sunflower oil and transfer to a baking dish.

Step 4. Then, in the same frying pan, fry the chopped mushrooms until the moisture evaporates.

Step 5. Place champignons on the meatballs and brush with sour cream, cover with foil and put in the oven for 10 minutes (190 degrees).

Step 6. Cook and have fun!

Meatballs with rice

Meatballs with rice and turkey fillet are a healthy and incredibly tasty dish that can be served with your favorite side dish and fresh vegetable salad. In order for the balls to be juicy, we also need broccoli, and for a rich taste - granulated garlic, parsley and lemon zest.

Cooking time – 45 min.

Cooking time - 15 minutes.

Portions – 6.

Ingredients:

• Turkey fillet – 600 gr.
• Broccoli – 200 gr.
• Boiled rice – 100 gr.
• Eggs – 1 pc.
• Onion – 1 pc.
• Flour – 2 tsp.
• Cream 20% – 200 ml.
• Parsley – 15 gr.
• Garlic – 1 tooth.
• Granulated garlic – ½ tsp.
• Lemon zest – ½ tsp.
• Salt - to taste.
• Vegetable oil - for frying.

Cooking process:

Step 1. Place turkey fillet, broccoli and granulated garlic into the bowl of a food processor or blender.

Step 2. Grind the ingredients and supplement the composition with rice, egg and salt.

Step 3. Make balls and place them in a baking dish. Place in the oven for 20 minutes at a temperature of 200 degrees.

Step 4. At the same time, prepare the sauce: sauté finely chopped onion in vegetable oil.

Step 5. After a few minutes, add chopped garlic, and after 30 seconds, flour - mix and time for one minute. While constantly whisking, pour in the cream and let the sauce boil. Season with lemon zest, salt and parsley.

Step 6.Place the balls into the delicate sauce and simmer for another minute.

Step 7. Serve the delicate dish and taste it immediately. Bon appetit!