Keftaides Me Saltsa (Meatballs in Sauce) Recipe

Name: Keftaides Me Saltsa (Meatballs in Sauce)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 loaf white bread, trimmed of crusts and crumbled; 2 lbs lean ground beef (can mix) or 2 lbs lean ground lamb (can mix); 3 tablespoons onions, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tablespoon of fresh mint, chopped; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; salt and pepper, to taste; flour, to coat; oil, for frying; 1 12 lbs tomatoes, peeled and strained; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 teaspoon sugar; salt and pepper, to taste; ½ cup white wine

Servings: persons

1 loaf white bread, trimmed of crusts and crumbled
2 lbs lean ground beef (can mix) or 2 lbs lean ground lamb (can mix)
3 tablespoons onions, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon of fresh mint, chopped
2 eggs, lightly beaten
salt and pepper, to taste
flour, to coat
oil, for frying
1 12 lbs tomatoes, peeled and strained
1 cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon sugar
salt and pepper, to taste
½ cup white wine

1
Wet the bread with cold water and squeeze out the excess; mix well with ground meat.
2
Add the onion, parsley, mint, eggs, salt and pepper.
3
Shape into small 1-inch meatballs and flour lightly.
4
In a pan fry meatballs in oil until browned.
5
Remove from pan with slotted spoon and keep warm.
6
Drain most of the excess oil and fat, reserving about 2 tablespoons (recipe says to use all of the oil but I think that would be too much).
7
Add tomatoes, cinnamon, sugar, salt, pepper and wine and cook for 10 minutes.
8
Return meatballs to the pan and cook 3-5 minutes longer.

725

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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 loaf white bread, trimmed of crusts and crumbled, 2 lbs lean ground beef (can mix) or 2 lbs lean ground lamb (can mix), 3 tablespoons onions, chopped, 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, and more.

Yes, Keftaides Me Saltsa (Meatballs in Sauce) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Keftaides Me Saltsa (Meatballs in Sauce)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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