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Meatballs in tomato-cream sauce

4 servings

60 minutes

Meatballs in tomato-cream sauce are a cozy dish of Russian cuisine that embodies home warmth and rich flavor. The roots of the recipe go back to the traditions of Russian cooking, where meat is combined with delicate creamy notes and a slight acidity of tomatoes. During the cooking process, the minced meat is enriched with the aroma of sautéed onions and garlic, while the addition of sour cream softens the acidity of the tomatoes, creating a perfect balance of flavors. The meatballs turn out soft, juicy, and infused with an aromatic sauce that beautifully complements their texture. They are served with mashed potatoes, buckwheat or pasta, turning an ordinary lunch into a gastronomic delight. This dish is an ideal choice for a family dinner that fills the home with aromas of warm and hearty cuisine.

Meatballs in tomato-cream sauce
Energy value per serving
Calories
435.8kcal
Proteins
28.1grams
Fats
22.7grams
Carbohydrates
28.3grams
Ingredients
4servings
Mince
500 
g
Rice
100 
g
Onion
1 
pc
Garlic
2 
clove
Sour cream
2 
tbsp
Water
300 
ml
Salt
 
to taste
Spices
 
to taste
Cooking steps
  • 1

    Pre-cook the rice for 10-15 minutes until semi-cooked.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Rice: 100 g
  • 2

    Finely chop the onion, press the garlic, and sauté the onion with garlic until the onion is translucent.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Onion: 1 piece
    2. Garlic: 2 cloves
  • 3

    Mix the sauce in a separate container: sour cream, tomato paste, flour, 1.5 cups of water, and spices to taste.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Sour cream: 2 tablespoons
    2. Tomato paste: 2 tablespoons
    3. First-grade wheat flour: 10 g
    4. Water: 300 ml
    5. Spices:  to taste
  • 4

    Mix the minced meat, rice, onion with garlic, and one egg. Add salt and pepper to taste.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Mince: 500 g
    2. Rice: 100 g
    3. Onion: 1 piece
    4. Garlic: 2 cloves
    5. Chicken egg: 1 piece
    6. Salt:  to taste
    7. Ground black pepper:  to taste
  • 5

    It's easier to form meatballs from the mixture if you grease your hands with vegetable oil beforehand. From the specified amount of ingredients, about nine to ten meatballs are produced.

  • 6

    Fry the meatballs in vegetable oil on all sides for 1-2 minutes.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Mince: 500 g
  • 7

    Add sauce to the meatballs, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Sour cream: 2 tablespoons
    2. Tomato paste: 2 tablespoons
    3. Water: 300 ml
    4. Spices:  to taste