Meatballs In Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Meatballs In Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 None white bread slices; 1 3/4 lbs ground beef; 3 None onions, finely diced; 2 None eggs, lightly beaten; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 3/4 lbs ripe tomatoes, chopped; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 2-3 tbsp dry sherry; 1 tsp sugar; None None Creme fraiche or sour cream, for serving

Servings: persons

2 None white bread slices
1 3/4 lbs ground beef
3 None onions, finely diced
2 None eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 3/4 lbs ripe tomatoes, chopped
2 tbsp tomato paste
2-3 tbsp dry sherry
1 tsp sugar
None None Creme fraiche or sour cream, for serving

1
Soak the bread in a bowl of cold water for 1-2 mins. Squeeze out the excess liquid, then place the bread in a bowl with the ground beef, one-third of the onions, the eggs and cumin. Mix thoroughly. Wet your hands slightly, then form the mixture into 24 meatballs.
2
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, 8-10 mins. Spoon off any excess fat.
3
Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the remaining onions and cook for 5 mins. Add the garlic and cook for 3-4 mins. Stir in the tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 1 min. Add the tomatoes and cook for 8-10 mins. Add the sherry and sugar; season with salt and pepper and simmer for 2 mins. Add the meatballs and warm through. Divide among four serving bowls. Top each portion with some creme fraiche and serve.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 None white bread slices, 1 3/4 lbs ground beef, 3 None onions, finely diced, 2 None eggs, lightly beaten, and more.

Yes, Meatballs In Tomato 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.

Meatballs In Tomato Sauce

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