We can prepare meatballs from meat, fish and even minced meat. In any variation it turns out tasty, satisfying and original. Many people mistakenly think that round meat balls consist only of spices. Not at all, unlike meatballs, a variety of cereals, mushrooms, herbs and any other components can be added to their composition. We will describe interesting dishes and tell you how to make very tasty minced meatballs . Recipes will please with its simplicity - forward to culinary masterpieces!
First recipe
We will need the following products:
- half a kilogram of ground beef (you can do it yourself);
- vegetables: one carrot, two onions, four potatoes;
- purified water - 3 liters;
- fresh herbs - to your taste (dill, cilantro, parsley);
- not without seasonings: black pepper, garlic salt, bay leaf.
We put water without salt on the fire, and while it boils, we will prepare the products. We twist the meat (preferably several times), put the head of very finely chopped onion in it (it is better to grate it), pepper and salt - put it in the refrigerator.
During this time, cut the potatoes into small cubes and drop it into boiling water - add a little salt. We proceed to the next step - the steaming of vegetables. Chop the onion lightly in oil, add the grated carrots, simmer a little until golden brown and pour the mixture into the potatoes.
We make meatballs from ground beef, the recipe is as follows: so that during the modeling of the balls the meat does not stick to the hands, they should be periodically moistened in water. For soup, it is better to make small meatballs - for convenience, you can use a spoon. Since we want to achieve transparency, the molded balls will first be boiled in a separate container, and then thrown into a pot with vegetables.
To prevent meatballs from sticking together, they need to be mixed periodically. After about 10 minutes, add chopped herbs and seasonings, cover and simmer for a few more minutes. If you wish, you can put noodles or pasta, it will turn out more richly and satisfyingly. As you can see, it is very easy to make minced meatballs, the recipe consists of simple and healthy ingredients. Enjoy the taste of fragrant soup.
Second recipe
Composition: half a kilogram of ground beef, a few cloves of garlic, red onion, egg, ½ cup breadcrumbs, grated cheese (one hundred grams). In addition, you will need basil, tomato paste (50 g), two zucchini, Risotti pasta, chicken broth (3 liters), herbs and spices.
The preparation of meatballs from minced meat should begin with the preparation of meat: we take in equal proportions pork and beef (preferably lean), grind in a meat grinder with onions. Add crushed garlic, chopped basil, grated cheese (1/2 part), breadcrumbs and beaten egg to the mass.
Using a spoon, we form neat balls. Pour the broth into the pan and let it boil. We pour our meat balls into the bubbling water, season with tomato paste and stir for several minutes until they rise to the surface. Cook for ten minutes.
Then we throw pasta, sliced zucchini - leave for five minutes. Serve with chopped herbs and grated cheese. Serve minced meatballs with sour cream and whole grain bread .
Recipe three
Components:
- three hundred grams of chicken or turkey meat;
- egg;
- bulb;
- purified water (one hundred grams);
- breadcrumbs (two large spoons);
- spices (salt, pepper).
Cooking step by step:
- Pour the crushed crackers with a small amount of water so that they swell. Peel the onion and grate or interrupt in a blender.
- Dip the chicken fillet in a meat grinder and grind it, put the crackers, beaten egg, spices, onion puree in the resulting minced meat; mix.
- Now we make meatballs from minced chicken. The recipe is quite simple.
- Fry the finished balls in butter.
- Serve with cranberry sauce or mashed potatoes. Meatballs go well with any side dish and green salad.
Useful Tips
- In a pan where meat balls were fried, add a glass of broth (you can water), a little soy sauce and low-fat cream - stirring constantly, let the sauce boil. It turns out a very piquant creamy dressing.
- If you want to add originality to your dish, then we recommend adding coriander, caraway seeds or paprika to the minced meat. These spices emphasize the taste and add zest.
- If the meat is too thin, add breadcrumbs to it, but never put plain bread, otherwise your meatballs will become dry.
Fourth recipe for minced meat with oatmeal
Ingredients: chicken fillet (500 grams), oatmeal (50 g), onion, soy sauce (dessert spoon for taste), black pepper, curry (pinch), fresh herbs.
For Gazpacho sauce: two fresh tomatoes, bell pepper, garlic, onion, tomato juice (a glass), apple cider vinegar (5 g), a little salt.
Cooking process
Pour oatmeal with boiling water and leave until the flakes swell. During this time, we make minced meat from the fillet, put chopped onion, fresh herbs, curry, pepper, salt, soy sauce and swollen flakes in it. You need to mold small balls and put them in a baking sheet, the gazpacho bay. Bake no more than half an hour at 180 ° C.
Gazpacho sauce is done like this: peel tomatoes, peppers from seeds, also peel onions and garlic. Grind all vegetables in a blender. For a more delicate taste, add olive oil - a small spoon. Pour tomato juice and vinegar into the finished sauce. Our meatballs are poured with the resulting dressing and sent to the oven.
By the way, the dish can be steamed and in the slow cooker. As a side dish, spaghetti, boiled rice or potatoes are suitable.
Minced Meatballs
A very tasty and hearty dish diversifies your menu. Necessary ingredients: boneless fish (half a kilogram, preferably cod), egg, flour (a couple of spoons), butter (50 g), spices to taste.
Grind the fish in a meat grinder, add to the mass all of the above components and blind round balls. Fry in a pan and serve with sour cream.
Baked minced meatballs: recipe with vegetables
Products: half a kilogram of lean ground beef, eggplant, bell pepper, onions, two fresh tomatoes, cheese (one hundred grams), a couple of cloves of garlic, salt and Hmeli-Suneli seasoning.
Cooking
- Form small meatballs and put in a pre-oiled baking dish.
- Peel the eggplant, cut it into circles, lay on meat balls.
- On top lay onion, sliced in half rings.
- Then put pepper and sliced tomato on each ring. Each layer should be sprinkled with salt, spices, squeezed garlic and pepper.
- Cut the cheese into thin slices and lay on top of all the vegetables.
- Bake for half an hour at 200 o C.
Garnish with fresh herbs just before serving.
Vegetable Meatballs
Ingredients: zucchini, eggplant, onion, egg, feta cheese (a slice - about 50 g), a spoonful of flour, spices and cilantro. For frying: olive oil.
Peel the eggplant, boil it in slightly salted water, chop it very finely. Combine with grated zucchini, onions, cheese, egg, flour, cilantro and spices. Knead mass thoroughly to form balls and fry in a deep bowl, like donuts. Serve with a fresh salad.
The presented recipes are very tasty and do not take much time. Now you know how to make minced meat and vegetables from available products. Imagine, delight and surprise your family people - Bon appetit!