Diet meatballs with meat sauce
4 servings
60 minutes
Dietary meatballs with meat sauce are an elegant French dish that combines the tenderness of chicken and beef fillet with a rich tomato sauce. The recipe's origins trace back to European cuisine, where light meatballs are often used to create balanced dishes. Their velvety texture harmonizes perfectly with the aromatic sauce enriched with tomatoes, wine, and spices. Each meatball is infused with the flavors of bay leaf, garlic, and oregano, creating a refined yet nutritious combination. This dish is not only healthy but also perfect for a family dinner or a dinner party. It pairs wonderfully with a green salad, adding freshness and lightness to the taste. In this version, the meatballs will be a true find for those seeking a delicious and healthy meal solution!
1
Grind chicken and beef fillet.
- Beef tenderloin: 0.5 kg
- Chicken fillet: 0.5 kg
2
Chop 1 onion.
- Onion: 2 heads
3
Mix the minced meat, onion, egg, parsley, and oregano.
- Beef tenderloin: 0.5 kg
- Chicken fillet: 0.5 kg
- Onion: 2 heads
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Chopped parsley: 1 tablespoon
- Dried oregano: 1 tablespoon
4
Form meatballs.
5
Boil them in salted boiling water for about 10 minutes.
- Water: 1.5 l
- Salt: to taste
6
For the sauce, sauté the chopped onion in olive oil.
- Onion: 2 heads
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
7
Add peeled chopped tomatoes and tomato paste, simmer while stirring.
- Tomatoes: 0.5 kg
- Tomato paste: 4 tablespoons
8
Add 1/2 cup of water and 1/2 cup of red wine, continue to simmer.
- Water: 1.5 l
- Red wine: 0.5 glass
9
Add salt, pepper, chopped garlic clove, and bay leaf.
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Bay leaf: 1 piece
10
Drain the water from the meatballs. Place the meatballs in tomato sauce and cook for another 10 minutes. It's very delicious to serve with a green salad!
- Beef tenderloin: 0.5 kg
- Chicken fillet: 0.5 kg
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