Bullet
4 servings
20 minutes
Bullet is a refined dish of French cuisine that captivates with its simplicity and rich flavors. Its history roots in the traditions of home cooking in France, where every housewife could create tender meatballs with a rich aroma. Bullet is made from boiled beef mixed with onions, garlic, parsley, and soaked black bread, giving it softness and juiciness. Fried to a golden crust, these meatballs are stewed in tomato sauce with aromatic herbs, filling the kitchen with dizzying aromas. Bullet is served with a light garnish or fresh bread, perfectly complementing a cozy family dinner. Its delicate texture and rich taste make the dish a true gem of French gastronomy.
1
We chop the meat using a knife, immersion blender, or meat grinder.
- Boiled beef: 400 g
2
Mix with finely chopped onion, garlic, parsley, 100 g of dried bread soaked in milk, and an egg.
- Onion: 1 head
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Parsley: 1 bunch
- Rye (black) bread: 100 g
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
3
We form small meatballs, then coat them in flour. We shake to remove excess flour.
- Pancake flour mix: 10 g
4
Heat oil in a deep pan. Fry the meatballs on all sides.
- Vegetable oil: 10 ml
5
Add passata, salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Passata (sieved tomatoes): 400 g
- Salt: 1 g
- Ground black pepper: 1 g
- Mixed dried herbs: 1 g
6
Cover with a lid and simmer on low heat for about 5-10 minutes.