Meatballs are regular meatballs.with rice, which is added to give the meatballs a special aroma, taste and at the same time serves as a binding ingredient. Rice grains sometimes stick out of the meatballs like small spikes, which makes the meatballs look like hedgehogs. Therefore, this dish is loved not only by adults, but also by children.
What is meatballs?
The recipe is very simple and requiresminimum ingredients. Typically, the ingredients are: ground beef, spices, rice, and eggs. Unlike regular meatballs, meatballs do not need to be coated in breadcrumbs to keep their shape, because the rice serves this purpose. It is added to the ground meat without pre-cooking, and it softens as the meatballs cook. When the rice grains cook, they increase in size and release starch, which gives the finished dish a delicate flavor and helps keep the shape of the meatballs. You can cook hedgehogs with any rice: white or brown, round or long grain. Long grain white rice will usually give the meatballs an unusually delicate flavor, and brown (basmati) will give the dish a delicious aroma, a subtle nutty flavor, and nutritional value. Choose the rice that you like best and start preparing this delicious dish!
Recipe for baked in the oven meatballs with tomato sauce
Ingredients
- 700 g ground beef,
- ¾ cup of raw long-grain rice,
- ¾ cup of milk,
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped),
- salt, pepper to taste,
- 300 g of tomato juice,
- ¾ cup of water.
Cooking instructions
Preheat the oven to 170-200 ° C.
Mix well in a bowl of ground beef, rice,milk, onion, salt and pepper. You can add any spices and herbs that you like: basil, cumin, marjoram, thyme, garlic, etc. This will give a bright taste and aroma to the dish.
Blind from the resulting mixture small balls (in diameter, the size should not exceed 4-5 cm).
Preheat a frying pan with vegetable oil in it.and fry the formed meat balls to form a brown crust from the outside (about 3 minutes). Do not worry, that inside the meatballs are raw. They will reach their readiness in the oven.
Fold the fried meatballs in a baking dish.
In a frying pan in which meatballs are fried, pour the tomato juice and water, mix well. Pour this mixture of meatballs and cover with a baking sheet.
Bake in the oven for 45 minutes, then remove the foil and leave the meat balls for another 15 minutes.
Serve mashed potatoes or vegetables. Bon Appetit!
Recipe for meatballs in creamy sauce
Ingredients
- 1 egg (lightly beat up),
- 1/4 cup of milk,
- 2 tbsp. spoons of ketchup,
- 3/4 cup of raw rice,
- 1/4 cup chopped onion,
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley,
- 1 teaspoon of salt,
- 1/4 tsp pepper,
- 500-700 g of ground beef,
- 3 tbsp. spoons of flour.
Creamy sauce
- 2 tbsp. tablespoons of butter,
- 2 tbsp. spoons of flour,
- 1/4 tsp of dried thyme,
- salt and pepper to taste,
- 400 ml of chicken broth,
- 2/3 cups of creamy cream,
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley.
Cooking instructions
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, milk, ketchup, raw rice, onion, parsley, salt and pepper. Form balls 4 cm in diameter. Roll each in flour, shaking off the excess.
Place the meatballs on the oiled shallowform for baking. Bake in the oven at 200 ° C for 10 minutes. Turn the meatballs to the other side; Bake for 12-15 minutes or more (until the meat changes color from pink to brown).
Meanwhile, cook the sauce: Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Mix the oil with flour, thyme, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add broth and cream. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring, for a couple of minutes until the sauce thickens.
Put ready meatballs on a paper towel and let drain off excess fat, place on a serving dish.
Serve with cream sauce, boiledpotatoes and a salad of fresh tomatoes, sprinkled with parsley from above. This recipe is suitable for preparing a meal for a child, as the dish turns out very tender.
Recipe for meatballs in the oven with spicy sauce
This recipe is suitable for lovers of unusual dishes. Try a new taste! Ingredients
- 450 g minced mutton,
- 3/4 cup of raw rice,
- 1 onion, finely chopped,
- 1 clove of garlic, chop,
- ½ tsp ground coriander,
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon,
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley,
- salt and black pepper to taste.
For hot sauce
- 1 tbsp. spoon of olive oil,
- 1 onion, coarsely chopped,
- 1 red chili pepper (peeled and finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin,
- 1 pinch of saffron,
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika,
- 2-3 cloves of garlic (crushed),
- 1 can of tomatoes in its own juice (400 g),
- 1 teaspoon of sugar.
Cooking instructions
In a skillet, heat the oil to an average temperature, fry the onion until golden brown (about 6 minutes).
Add garlic, paprika, cumin seeds, hot pepper, salt, sugar and a pinch of saffron. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
Add the same jar of tomatoes in your own juice and bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat and cook until the sauce slightly thickens (about 30-40 minutes).
While preparing the sauce, mix in a large bowlonions, minced meat, rice, garlic, coriander, cinnamon, salt and pepper. From the resulting mixture, form small balls. Fry each meatball on both sides to a crusty crust (about 3 minutes).
Put the toasted meatballs in a baking dish and put in the oven for 10 minutes at 200 ° C. Then pour the sauce over the top and cover the shape with foil. Bake for 30 minutes.
The dish is ready! The best for garnish fit vegetables. You can also serve lavash. Bon Appetit!
Thus, there are many recipes for preparing one dish.
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