Meatballs in tomato-sour cream sauce
6 servings
40 minutes
Meatballs in tomato-sour cream sauce are a true embodiment of home comfort and Russian culinary tradition. Their origin is linked to a love for simple yet hearty dishes that combine rich meat flavor with a gentle, slightly sweet-sour sauce. Soft meatballs made with rice and aromatic spices absorb the rich tomato taste complemented by a creamy note of sour cream. The sauce soaks into the meatballs, making them incredibly juicy. This dish pairs perfectly with a side — mashed potatoes, pasta, or even fresh bread. Meatballs in such a sauce are not just food but a family dinner that fills the home with warmth and aromas of traditional cuisine.
1
Add all spices to the minced meat. Add eggs and raw rice. Mix well.
- Mince: 600 g
- Rice: 60 g
- Ground paprika: 1 tablespoon
- Mixed peppercorns (four peppers): to taste
- Meat spice blend: to taste
- Salt: to taste
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
2
Make the sauce: add sour cream to ketchup, along with salt and sugar to taste. Bring to a boil in a pan.
- Ketchup: 200 g
- Sour cream: 100 g
- Salt: to taste
- Water: to taste
3
Form meatballs and place them in the pan. Add boiling water to the sauce so that it covers the meatballs halfway.
- Mince: 600 g
- Water: to taste
4
Cook the dish on low heat for about 30-35 minutes. Serve with pasta, mashed potatoes, or any other side dish of your choice.
