Twice-a-Week Delight: Crispy Meatballs with Cabbage and Carrot-Tomato Sauce

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Welcome to the delightful world of home-cooked meals with our Twice-a-Week Delight: Crispy Meatballs with Cabbage and Carrot-Tomato Sauce. This recipe is a testament to how simple ingredients can create a dish bursting with flavor and comfort. Let’s dive into the process of making these irresistible meatballs that you’ll want to cook twice a week—or maybe even more!

Ingredients

For the Meatballs:

  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 carrot, grated
  • 1/2 medium cabbage, finely chopped
  • Vegetable oil (for frying)
  • Salt (to taste)
  • 600 g minced meat (beef, pork, or a mix)
  • Black pepper (to taste)
  • Ground coriander (to taste)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

For the Sauce:

  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 carrot, grated
  • 2 tomatoes, grated
  • Vegetable oil (for frying)
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 6 tablespoons sour cream

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Meatballs

  1. Sauté the Vegetables:
    • Heat a little vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
    • Add the chopped onion, grated carrot, and finely chopped cabbage.
    • Sauté the vegetables until they are soft and slightly golden. Season with a pinch of salt.
    • Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. Mix the Meatball Ingredients:
    • In a large mixing bowl, combine the minced meat, sautéed vegetables, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and ground coriander.
    • Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
  3. Form the Meatballs:
    • With your hands, shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1-2 inches in diameter.
  4. Cook the Meatballs:
    • Heat a generous amount of vegetable oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat.
    • Fry the meatballs in batches, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and cooked through.
    • Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set aside.

Step 2: Prepare the Sauce

  1. Sauté the Vegetables:
    • In the same skillet, add a little more vegetable oil if needed.
    • Add the chopped onion and grated carrot.
  2. Add the Tomatoes:
    • Add the grated tomatoes to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes, until the tomatoes are soft and begin to form a sauce.
  3. Season the Sauce:
    • Season with salt, black pepper, and sugar.
    • Stir in the sour cream and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce is well combined and heated through.

Step 3: Combine and Serve

  1. Combine Meatballs and Sauce:
    • Add the cooked meatballs back into the skillet with the sauce.
    • Gently stir to coat the meatballs with the sauce. Let them simmer for a few minutes to absorb the flavors.
  2. Serve:
    • Transfer the meatballs and sauce to a serving dish.
    • Serve hot with your favorite side dishes like mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.

Conclusion

These crispy meatballs with cabbage and carrot-tomato sauce are a hearty and flavorful meal that you can enjoy any day of the week. The combination of tender meatballs and rich, creamy sauce will make this dish a family favorite. Enjoy the delicious flavors and satisfying texture of this delightful recipe!