Tender Meat And Rice Balls: An Athenian Staple, Retouched Recipe

Name: Tender Meat And Rice Balls: An Athenian Staple, Retouched
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the meatballs; 30 milliliters olive oil; 1 big onion, thinly chopped; 1/2 cup rice; 10 ounces minced beef meat; 7 ounces minced sausage meat; 2 teaspoons dried marjoram; 1/2 cup parsley, chopped; 1/2 cup milk (I use rice milk); flour; salt, pepper; For the sauce; 70 milliliters olive oil; 3 carrots, sliced; 1 cup can tomato puree; 1 mature tomato, diced; 2 cups water; 1 bay leaf; 1 pinch sugar; 3 cloves; salt, pepper

Servings: persons

For the meatballs
30 milliliters olive oil
1 big onion, thinly chopped
1/2 cup rice
10 ounces minced beef meat
7 ounces minced sausage meat
2 teaspoons dried marjoram
1/2 cup parsley, chopped
1/2 cup milk (I use rice milk)
flour
salt, pepper
For the sauce
70 milliliters olive oil
3 carrots, sliced
1 cup can tomato puree
1 mature tomato, diced
2 cups water
1 bay leaf
1 pinch sugar
3 cloves
salt, pepper

1
First we make the meatballs: Mix together the ingredients of the first list in a large bowl. Knead well.
2
Use your hands to divide the mixture in small balls and then roll them one by one in a plate of flour. Set the balls aside then prepare the sauce.
3
Then we proceed with the Sauce: Saute the carrots with some olive oil in a large shallow pot.
4
Add the remaining ingredients of the second list. When the sauce starts boiling add the meatballs, lower the fire and cook for about 40 minutes.
5
Serve with rice or alone. This meal pairs well with a simple lettuce salad.

664

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* 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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the meatballs, 30 milliliters olive oil, 1 big onion, thinly chopped, 1/2 cup rice, and more.

Yes, Tender Meat And Rice Balls: An Athenian Staple, Retouched 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.

Tender Meat And Rice Balls: An Athenian Staple, Retouched

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