Meatballs With Tomato Sauce- Chicken Or Beef Recipe

Name: Meatballs With Tomato Sauce- Chicken Or Beef
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Meatballs; 500 g ground chicken (chicken or beef mince) or 500 g ground beef (chicken or beef mince); 1 large egg; 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese or 3 tablespoons asiago cheese, finely grated; 3 tablespoons parsley, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 tablespoons milk; 2 slices bread, finely crumbed (use gluten-free if needed); 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch pepper; For the Tomato Sauce; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 shallots, chopped; 700 ml tomato puree or 700 ml bottled italian style pasta sauce; salt

Servings: persons

For the Meatballs
500 g ground chicken (chicken or beef mince) or 500 g ground beef (chicken or beef mince)
1 large egg
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese or 3 tablespoons asiago cheese, finely grated
3 tablespoons parsley, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons milk
2 slices bread, finely crumbed (use gluten-free if needed)
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper
For the Tomato Sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 shallots, chopped
700 ml tomato puree or 700 ml bottled italian style pasta sauce
salt

1
Using a large mixing bowl- add the minced chicken or beef, the egg, cheese, parsley, garlic, salt and pepper.
2
Add the crumbed fresh bread and milk and mix until well combined. You can use a food processor to just add the bread and milk and process until well mixed.
3
Add the bread/milk mixture to the chicken or beef mix. Combine well.
4
Refrigerate the meatball mixture for 30 minutes.
5
Using damp hands, shape the meatball mixture into about 25 small balls.
6
Fry the meatballs using a medium heat and then drain them on absorbent kitchen paper. I like to pan-fry mine.
7
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil and cook the shallots for about 1 minute. Add the tomato puree and bring to the boil. Add the meatballs and simmer for 25-30 minutes. Stir occassionally.
8
Serve hot with some cooked pasta.

590

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Meatballs, 500 g ground chicken (chicken or beef mince) or 500 g ground beef (chicken or beef mince), 1 large egg, 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese or 3 tablespoons asiago cheese, finely grated, and more.

Yes, Meatballs With Tomato Sauce- Chicken Or Beef 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 With Tomato Sauce- Chicken Or Beef

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