Beef meatballs
Description
Beef meatballs prepared according to this recipe turn out very juicy, infused with the flavors of the sauce. And the sauce itself is simply delicious! Thanks to the sauce, these meatballs become a standalone dish that you can enjoy all by itself, without any side dish. Try making this wonderful dish—it's really easy.
Instructions
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Step 1
Wash the fat and meat, cut into small cubes.
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Step 2
Peel one onion and cut it into several pieces.
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Step 3
Peel the garlic and finely chop.
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Step 4
Pass the meat, fat, and onion through a meat grinder. Add finely chopped garlic, oat flakes, mineral water, egg, salt, and pepper.
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Step 5
Mix thoroughly, then lightly beat the meat mixture against the table. Place in a bowl, cover with a lid, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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Step 6
Peel the remaining onion and cut it into cubes.
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Step 7
Wash the bell pepper, remove the seeds, and cut into cubes.
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Step 8
Wash the apples, peel them, and cut into cubes.
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Step 9
Wash the carrots, peel them, and grate on a coarse grater.
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Step 10
Pour boiling water over the tomatoes for a minute, then remove the skin and blend in a blender.
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Step 11
Pour vegetable oil into a frying pan, heat it, add the onion and sauté. As soon as the onion becomes translucent, add the carrots and sauté a little longer. Then add the chopped tomatoes to the vegetables. Simmer, stirring, until half of the liquid has evaporated. Add some minced garlic and salt. Remove from heat and let it steep for a while.
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Step 12
Place half of the sliced bell pepper into the baking dish. On top, shape and place the meatballs. Cover everything with the remaining half of the sliced pepper, chopped apples, and herbs. Add a bay leaf.
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Step 13
Place the vegetable sauce over the meatballs and vegetables/fruits. Cover the dish with a lid and put it in the oven. Bake for 80 minutes at 170 degrees.
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Step 14
Ready-made meatballs can be served either with a side dish or without.