Meatballs with a surprise
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. It is perfect for a full dinner or lunch. Serve the meatballs with any side dish, and the sauce in which they are simmered makes an ideal complement. The combination of prunes and meat has long been considered classic, but who would expect to find it in meatballs? Surprise your guests! The dish is ready to be served.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Season the minced meat with salt and pepper to taste, and add your favorite spices if desired. Beat in an egg and mix well. Take a small amount of the meat mixture and place a prune in the center.
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Step 2
2. Carefully seal and shape into meatballs like these.
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Step 3
3. Heat a little oil in a skillet and sauté them over medium heat.
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Step 4
4. When they are browned on both sides, remove from heat.
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Step 5
5. Meanwhile, you can prepare the sauce. Peel the onion and garlic, and place them in the blender container.
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Step 6
6. Chop finely. Heat a little oil in a frying pan.
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Step 7
7. Add the onion and garlic and sauté.
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Step 8
8. Add tomato sauce or tomatoes in their own juice, previously chopped. Salt, add spices (chili, ginger, cloves, cumin, turmeric, etc.).
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Step 9
9. Simmer the sauce over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Then add sour cream or natural yogurt.
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Step 10
10. Add clean boiling water.
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Step 11
11. Place the fried meatballs into the sauce. Simmer over medium heat until cooked through, about 8–10 minutes if using chicken mince as in this recipe, and slightly longer if using pork mince.
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Step 12
12. Isn't it beautiful?