Beef and chicken meatballs stewed with tomatoes and garlic in sour cream sauce
10 servings
60 minutes
Meatballs made from beef and chicken mince, stewed with tomatoes and garlic in a sour cream sauce, embody home comfort and gastronomic delight. This dish combines the tenderness of chicken mince with the rich flavor of beef, creating a perfect balance of texture and aroma. The sour cream sauce adds softness and a slight creamy tang to the meatballs, while the added tomatoes and garlic enhance their taste with freshness and spiciness. The roots of this recipe trace back to European cuisine, where juicy meatballs in sauce became a symbol of family dinners. These meatballs can be served with a side of mashed potatoes, rice or fresh bread, enjoying their rich and warming flavor. They are perfect for cozy gatherings or festive tables, adding a touch of home warmth and joy.
1
Prepare the minced meat and other products.
2
Put the minced meat in a bowl.
3
Mix and beat it. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to season.
- Salt: 2 teaspoons
4
Form the meatballs and place them in a pan with oil.
- Vegetable oil: 70 ml
5
Fry them on both sides until golden brown.
6
Cut the tomatoes.
- Tomatoes: 4 pieces
7
Add to the meatballs.
- Tomatoes: 4 pieces
8
Peel and chop the garlic.
- Garlic: 4 cloves
9
Add to meatballs with tomatoes.
- Garlic: 4 cloves
10
Put the sour cream in a bowl.
- Sour cream: 200 g
11
Add water and stir.
- Water: 200 ml
12
Add sauce to the meatballs with vegetables.
- Sour cream: 200 g
- Water: 200 ml
13
Add Provencal herbs.
- Herbes de Provence: 1 teaspoon
14
Add salt, add another teaspoon of salt.
- Salt: 2 teaspoons
15
Simmer covered for 20–30 minutes.
16
Cut the meatballs to check for doneness. Serve.