Ćufte – Bosnian Style Meatballs Recipe

Name: Ćufte – Bosnian Style Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork); 1 egg; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup lukewarm water; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon flour; 8 ounces tomato sauce; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil; 2 tablespoons oil; 1 small onion, chopped and divided; salt and pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 pound ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
1 egg
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup lukewarm water
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon flour
8 ounces tomato sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons oil
1 small onion, chopped and divided
salt and pepper to taste

1
["Mix ground beef, half of the onions, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, nutmeg, parsley, water, salt and pepper in a large bowl by hand until just combined.", "Roll meatballs to about the size of a golf ball. Roll each into flour to give it a good coating.
2
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Fry meatballs until just browned, about 3-4 minutes on each side. Don't worry about the center getting cooked through as you will finish these in the sauce.", "Remove from the skillet and keep warm. Add 1 tablespoon flour to the skillet and brown until golden but not brown. Add remaining chopped onions and saute until softened. Add tomato sauce, oregano and basil and bring to a low simmer.", "Arrange meatballs in the sauce, turning each one over to coat. Cover and simmer gently for 15-20 minutes.
3
Serve with the sauce over spaghetti or other pasta and crusty bread. Sprinkle with chopped parsley for garnish if you want."]

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork), 1 egg, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup lukewarm water, and more.

Yes, Ćufte – Bosnian Style Meatballs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Ćufte – Bosnian Style Meatballs

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