Baked meatballs with Chinese cabbage

8 servings

60 minutes

Baked meatballs with Beijing cabbage are a cozy dish reminiscent of a home-cooked family meal. Its roots lie in Russian culinary traditions that value simple yet nutritious recipes. Tender meatballs enhanced by the aroma of Beijing cabbage and spices are baked in a rich sour cream-tomato sauce, soaking up the intense flavor. The slight acidity of the tomato paste harmonizes with the creaminess of the sour cream, creating a delicate and balanced dish. These meatballs can be served with a side of mashed potatoes, buckwheat, or fresh vegetables, making them a versatile option for lunch or dinner. Baked meatballs are not just food; they are a comforting and warming dish that evokes memories of warm family gatherings.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 248
• Proteins: 14.4g
• Fats: 10.3g
• Carbohydrates: 31g

Ingredients

• Ground meat: 500 g
• Boiled white round grain rice: 200 g
• Chinese cabbage: 200 g
• Ground pepper mix: to taste
• Salt: to taste
• Wheat flour: 150 g
• Onion: 1 head
• Carrot: 1 pc
• Sour cream: 1 tbsp
• Tomato paste: 1 tsp
• Water: 200 ml

Cooking steps

1. Put the minced meat in a deep bowl.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground meat: 500 g

2. Add round boiled rice.

   Required ingredients:

   • Boiled white round grain rice: 200 g

3. Chop the Beijing cabbage in a blender. Also add it to the minced meat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chinese cabbage: 200 g

4. Add a mixture of peppers to the minced meat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground pepper mix:  to taste

5. Add salt to taste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste

6. Add 1 tablespoon of flour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 150 g

7. Form the meatballs and roll them in the remaining flour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 150 g

8. Fry on both sides in a well-heated pan with sunflower oil.

9. Place the meatballs in a heatproof dish.

10. Fry the chopped onion until golden brown.

    Required ingredients:

    • Onion: 1 head

11. Add grated carrot, tomato paste, and pour in water.

    Required ingredients:

    • Carrot: 1 piece
    • Tomato paste: 1 teaspoon
    • Water: 200 ml

12. Add sour cream to the sauté and mix well with a wooden spatula. Simmer for 1-2 minutes.

    Required ingredients:

    • Sour cream: 1 tablespoon

13. Pour the sauce over the meatballs and place in a preheated oven at 200 degrees for 40 minutes.

14. Serve with any side dish.