Meatballs with dried apricots
6 servings
35 minutes
Meatballs with dried apricots are an exquisite combination of tender minced meat and sweet dried apricots, creating a harmony of flavors and textures. This recipe has roots in European cuisine, where the balance of meat and fruit components is valued. The meatballs are juicy with a slight sweet-sour note, thanks to caramelized onions and apricots. They are perfect for a family dinner or festive table, and a side of buckwheat or mashed potatoes with spinach will enhance their flavor. This dish captivates with its aroma, and its softness and tenderness make it enjoyable in every bite. Once you try it, you'll surely want to make it again!
1
Finely chop the onion and dried apricots. A food processor can be used, but be careful not to overdo the intensity — the result should be finely chopped, not pureed onion and apricots.
- Onion: 1 head
- Dried apricots: 50 g
2
Heat a little olive oil in a pan over low heat and lightly sauté the onion and dried apricots, stirring constantly. This should be done for about five to seven minutes. The onion must not burn at all.
- Olive oil: 50 ml
- Onion: 1 head
- Dried apricots: 50 g
3
Place the minced meat in a deep bowl, add salt and pepper. Lightly beat the egg, mix it into the meat with your hands, add onion and dried apricots, and mix again.
- Minced meat: 500 g
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Onion: 1 head
- Dried apricots: 50 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
4
Moisten your palms and form small meatballs about 3-4 cm in diameter. Grease a baking dish with oil, place the meatballs in it, and send it to an oven preheated to 180 degrees for fifteen minutes. For a side dish, buckwheat or mashed potatoes mixed with spinach would be suitable.
- Olive oil: 50 ml