Meatballs with sauce
Description
This is an almost classic recipe for meatballs with sauce, which can be served with absolutely any side dish of your choice. The cheese adds a special piquancy to this dish, making the minced meat even more tender and juicy.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Place slices of white bread (or croutons) into a small bowl and pour milk over them. Let them sit for a while until they soften.
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Step 2
2. Grate the cheese finely. Add to the meat mixture the bread squeezed free of milk, spices to taste, and herbs. Peel an onion and a couple of garlic cloves. Pass them through a meat grinder together with the meat. For these meatballs, you can use pork or beef, as well as chicken or turkey.
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Step 3
3. Salt and pepper to taste. Mix thoroughly. If the mixture turns out too dry, you can add a little milk.
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Step 4
4. Meanwhile, heat a small amount of olive oil in a saucepan and add chopped onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Sauté gently until softened.
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Step 5
5. Form small meatballs. To make it easier to work with the meat mixture, slightly wet your hands with water.
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Step 6
6. Heat oil in a skillet and brown the meatballs over medium heat until a golden crust forms.
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Step 7
7. Add the tomato sauce to the sautéed vegetables. Season with salt and pepper to taste, add a pinch of herbs if desired, and let it simmer over medium heat for a while.
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Step 8
8. When the excess liquid has evaporated from the sauce, add the fried meatballs to the pan and simmer until fully cooked. Serve the meatballs with sauce at home with a side dish and stewed vegetables.