Baked meatballs in the oven
Description
This classic recipe for baked meatballs will delight both lovers of Russian cuisine and simply hungry guests :) In short, it's no wonder everyone loves this dish – it goes well with any side dish, whether for a holiday or a family lunch. Let's get started! 1. Take the ground meat out to thaw, and put the rice on the stove to boil in salted water until soft and porridge-like. 2. Once the rice is cooked, mix it into the ground meat. Add the egg and mix thoroughly. 3. Wash, peel, and chop the onion and carrot, then add them to the meat mixture. 4. Add salt, pepper, and mix everything well once again. 5. Heat tomato paste in a deep skillet. As soon as it starts bubbling, add a little water, vegetable oil, spices, and herbs. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat. 6. Shape the meat mixture into small balls and place the meatballs into a baking dish. 7. Pour the sauce from the skillet over the meatballs, then place the dish in a preheated oven and bake for 40 minutes. Done! As you can see, this recipe doesn't require complicated ingredients – everything is quite simple, so don't delay, start cooking! :)