Meatballs in tomato sauce
4 servings
70 minutes
Meatballs in tomato sauce are a dish with a cozy homemade taste that has become a symbol of Swedish cuisine. These juicy balls made from minced meat, prepared with rice and spices, are gently simmered in a rich tomato sauce that gives them a pleasant sweet-sour note. Inspired by the traditions of northern countries, this dish is especially loved for its nutrition and versatility. Meatballs pair perfectly with mashed potatoes or fresh vegetables, and their rich flavor and soft texture make them an ideal choice for family dinners. It's not just food; it's a small gastronomic journey into the cozy atmosphere of a Swedish home.
1
Boil the rice and rinse it in cold water.
- Rice: 125 g
2
Grate the carrot and dice the onion.
- Carrot: 1 piece
- Onion: 2 pieces
3
Salt and pepper the minced meat, add half an onion, grated carrot, rice, and mix the filling.
- Minced meat: 500 g
- Onion: 2 pieces
- Carrot: 1 piece
- Rice: 125 g
4
Roll the balls with wet hands, coat in flour, and fry.
- Wheat flour: 3 tablespoons
5
Sprinkle the remaining onion between the meatballs and fry for a couple of minutes.
- Onion: 2 pieces
6
Dilute 0.5 liters of water with 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and 3 tablespoons of flour, pour over the meatballs. Add spices, sugar, and salt.
- Tomato paste: 2 tablespoons
- Wheat flour: 3 tablespoons
- Sugar: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: to taste
- Ground coriander: 1 teaspoon
- Black peppercorns: 6 pieces
- Bay leaf: 4 pieces
7
Simmer on low heat for 35–40 minutes, then turn off and let sit for 15 minutes.