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
- 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.
- 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.
- Form the Meatballs:
- With your hands, shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1-2 inches in diameter.
- 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
- Sauté the Vegetables:
- In the same skillet, add a little more vegetable oil if needed.
- Add the chopped onion and grated carrot.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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!