Russian Meatballs Recipe

Name: Russian Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground sirloin; 1 cup cracker crumb; 2 tablespoons minced onions; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 egg; 1/2 cup tomato juice; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons flour; 3 tablespoons shortening; 2 (14 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes; 2 tablespoons chopped green peppers; paprika; 1 cup sour cream

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs ground sirloin
1 cup cracker crumb
2 tablespoons minced onions
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 egg
1/2 cup tomato juice
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons shortening
2 (14 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped green peppers
paprika
1 cup sour cream

1
Combine ground sirloin through salt and make into balls the size of a golf ball.
2
Heat shortening in skillet until hot.
3
Roll meatballs in flour.
4
Brown meatballs in shortening.
5
When meatballs are all browned add stewed tomatoes and chopped green pepper. If more juice is needed, add more tomato juice.
6
Simmer for 30 minutes.
7
(The more juice, the more sauce. The sauce should be like stroganoff constancy.)
8
Sprinkle with paprika and add sour cream.
9
Cover and simmer 15 minutes longer.
10
Eat with either white rice or egg noodles.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs ground sirloin, 1 cup cracker crumb, 2 tablespoons minced onions, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and more.

Yes, Russian 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.

Russian Meatballs

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