Beef and rice balls in tomato sauce
Description
If you don't know how to make meatballs in tomato sauce, then this recipe is for you. It's a fairly simple dish that goes well with any side dish and can be cooked either in a skillet or in the oven. The tomato sauce can be enhanced with various dried and fresh herbs, making the meatballs even more aromatic.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. First, you need to prepare the minced meat. It's best to make it yourself, but store-bought minced meat works fine too. Choose a not too fatty kind—pork mixed with beef or pork mixed with chicken would be suitable.
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Step 2
2. Add a little salt and pepper to the minced meat, as well as your favorite spices. These can be ready-made spice mixes (for meat or cutlets, for example) or spices chosen at your discretion.
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Step 3
3. While the meat mixture is being prepared, you need to cook the rice. If desired, you can make meatballs in tomato sauce at home without rice. Add the cooked rice to the seasoned meat mixture, along with 2 eggs.
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Step 4
4. Now you can thoroughly mix the entire mass. If desired, you can also add minced garlic, onion, and fresh herbs.
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Step 5
5. With wet hands, shape the minced meat into small hedgehogs. Place them on a frying pan or baking sheet (if they are to be cooked in the oven).
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Step 6
6. Mix the tomato paste or sauce with water and stir thoroughly. You can season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour into a skillet and place over heat.
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Step 7
7. Meanwhile, wash, peel, and grate the carrots. Optionally, you can also add some onion. Place the carrots on top of the meatballs. Bring to a boil, cover with a lid, and simmer over medium heat for about 20 minutes.
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Step 8
8. That's practically the entire recipe for preparing hedgehogs in tomato sauce. After 20 minutes, remove the lid from the pan and cook the dish until fully done. Serve hot with any side dish.