Russian Meatballs In A Wild Asparagus Sauce Recipe

Name: Russian Meatballs In A Wild Asparagus Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 slice bread torn; 1 dash milk; 1 1/8 pounds ground meat; 2 garlic cloves peeled and minced; 1 egg; 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated; ground black pepper; salt; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 onion peeled and chopped; 1 leek chopped; 1 wild asparagus bundle, trimmed and chopped; 2 1/8 cups vegetable broth

Servings: persons

1 slice bread torn
1 dash milk
1 1/8 pounds ground meat
2 garlic cloves peeled and minced
1 egg
1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
ground black pepper
salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion peeled and chopped
1 leek chopped
1 wild asparagus bundle, trimmed and chopped
2 1/8 cups vegetable broth

1
Soak the pieces of bread in the milk.
2
In a bowl, mix the ground meat, garlic, egg, cheese, and the bread. Season with salt and black pepper.
3
Mix thoroughly using a fork and form into meatballs.
4
Fry in a tablespoon of oil. Brown on all sides, remove the meatballs and drain on paper towel. Set aside.
5
In the same skillet, saute the onion, leek,, and asparagus, for 10 minutes..
6
Add the vegetable broth and simmer for 15 minutes.
7
Use an immersion blender and puree into a sauce until smooth.
8
Place the sauce in a saucepan and add the meatballs. Cook for about 5 minutes to bring out the flavors and serve.

289

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 slice bread torn, 1 dash milk, 1 1/8 pounds ground meat, 2 garlic cloves peeled and minced, and more.

Yes, Russian Meatballs In A Wild Asparagus 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!

Russian Meatballs In A Wild Asparagus Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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