Tender Meatballs in Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Tender Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 750 grams Ground Beef; 6 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 pinch Parsley; 1 pinch Black Pepper; 3 pinches Salt; 5 Eggs; 2 cups Flour, All Purpose; 1 cup Olive Oil; 1 Onion; 3 Tomatoes, Ripe; 2 Tablespoons Sugar; 1 pinch Oregano; 1/2 teaspoons Saffron; 2 cups Water

Servings: persons

750 grams Ground Beef
6 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 pinch Parsley
1 pinch Black Pepper
3 pinches Salt
5 Eggs
2 cups Flour, All Purpose
1 cup Olive Oil
1 Onion
3 Tomatoes, Ripe
2 Tablespoons Sugar
1 pinch Oregano
1/2 teaspoons Saffron
2 cups Water

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Combine ground beef, minced garlic, parsley, black pepper and salt in a large bowl.
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Add the eggs and mix well until evenly blended.
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Place flour on a plate and flour your hands.
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Form the meat mixture into bite-sized meatballs and coat each with flour.
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Set meatballs aside on a plate.
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Place a cup of olive oil in a large non-stick frying pan and heat over medium-high heat.
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Once the olive oil is hot, add the meatballs into the pan and fry for 2 minutes on each side until golden.
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Remove the meatballs from the pan and place them in a plate.
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Keep the frying-pan with the used oil to make the tomato sauce.
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Chop the onion.
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Cook onion over low heat for 10 minutes in the same frying-pan with the already used olive oil.
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Add a pinch of salt.
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Peel and dice the tomatoes.
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After 10 minutes of cooking the onion, add them to the saucepan along with the sugar to cut the acidity (add your favorite spices such as basil or oregano).
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Cook over low heat for 12 to 15 minutes.
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Use an immersion blender to puree the tomato sauce.
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You can do this in a normal blender as well but make sure to puree it in small batches and allow room in the container so that it doesnt explode.
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Place saffron and a pinch of salt into a spice mortar.
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Grind for 3-4 minutes.
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Heat 2 cups of water (you can do this in the microwave or in a saucepan).
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Add the mixture in the mortar into the hot water and stir to dissolve.
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Place meatballs, tomato sauce and dissolved saffron into a large pot.
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Cook and stir over low heat for 15 minutes.
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Serve and enjoy your meatballs recipe!

1546

kcal

Calories

112

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 750 grams Ground Beef, 6 cloves Garlic, Minced, 1 pinch Parsley, 1 pinch Black Pepper, and more.

Yes, Tender 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.

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Tender Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

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