Source: Myviewpoint, AdobeStockThese beloved meatball dishes, affectionately called "hedgehogs" in everyday language, are incredibly popular and simple to prepare. You can cook them in a pan, a pot, or the oven. We're sharing 12 delicious recipes!
1. Meatball Hedgehogs with Rice
Source: dzen.ruWe recommend using a mixed ground meat for these.
You will need: 450 g ground meat, 60 g rice, 1 egg, 80 g onion, 30 g tomato paste, 1 tbsp flour, 350 ml water or broth, spices, 1 clove garlic.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion and garlic in a blender, rinse the rice, and mix everything with the ground meat and spices. Place the meatballs in a pot. Mix the tomato paste, flour, and spices, add water, and stir again. Pour the sauce over the meatballs so they are almost completely covered. Bring to a boil and simmer for 25 minutes, covered, over low heat.
2. Meatball Hedgehogs in Sour Cream Sauce
Source: russkaya-kuhnnya.ruA very simple recipe with minimal ingredients.
You will need: 1 cup rice, 500 g ground meat, 200 g sour cream, 1 egg, 1 onion, spices.
Preparation: Rinse the rice, finely chop the onion, and mix them with the ground meat, egg, and spices. Form the meatballs, place them in a baking dish, and pour over a mixture of sour cream, spices, and 150 ml water. Bake in the oven for 40 minutes at 190 degrees Celsius.
3. Meatball Hedgehogs in a Slow Cooker
Source: shuba.lifeAn easy dinner for the whole family – now completely hassle-free.
You will need: 500 g ground meat, 1/2 cup rice, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 1 egg, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 4 tbsp sour cream, 1 tbsp flour, 1 cup water, spices.
Preparation: Mix the ground meat, rinsed rice, egg, and one-third of the chopped onion. Form the meatballs. Finely chop the remaining onion, grate the carrot, and sauté them in oil until soft directly in the slow cooker. Place the meatballs on top of the vegetables. Mix the tomato paste, flour, sour cream, and water. Pour the resulting sauce over the meatballs and set the slow cooker to "Stew" mode for 1 hour.
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4. Meatball Hedgehogs with Tomato Paste
Source: postila.ruTo make the sauce even more tomato-rich, we'll prepare it with tomato juice.
You will need: 500 g ground meat, 1 onion, 1 egg, 1/2 cup rice, 1 carrot, 1 tbsp tomato paste, 100 g sour cream, 1 cup tomato juice, 1 cup water, 1 tbsp flour, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop and sauté the onion, rinse the rice, and mix them with the ground meat, egg, and spices. Form the meatballs and lightly brown them on all sides, then add grated carrot. Mix the tomato juice, water, tomato paste, flour, and sour cream. Pour the sauce over the meatballs and simmer for half an hour, covered, over low heat.
5. Meatball Hedgehogs with Gravy in a Frying Pan
Source: ok.ruGreat with any side dish – grains, potatoes, or various vegetables.
You will need: 600 g ground meat, 100 g rice, 2 onions, 3 tbsp tomato paste, 300 ml water, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop one onion, rinse the rice, mix with the ground meat, season, and form the meatballs. Brown them on all sides in a frying pan and set aside. In the same pan, sauté the second chopped onion, add the tomato paste, and fry for another 1 minute. Then pour in the water, return the meatballs to the gravy, and simmer everything for 20-25 minutes over low heat, covered.
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6. Meatball Hedgehogs in the Oven
Source: blog-food.ruIt turns out even simpler than in a pan or pot. You just need a little preparation time!
You will need: 500 g ground meat, 75 g rice, 1 onion, spices, 100 ml water, 150 g sour cream, 1 tbsp tomato paste.
Preparation: Cook the rice until almost done, finely chop the onion using a blender, mix everything with the ground meat, and add spices and tomato paste. Knead the meat mixture, form the meatballs, and place them in a baking dish. Mix the sour cream, spices, and water, pour over the meatballs, and bake for 40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
7. Turkey Meatball Hedgehogs with Carrots
Source: mixyfotos.ruA very delicate and diet-friendly recipe for healthy eating enthusiasts or children.
You will need: 450 g ground turkey, 300 ml broth, 120 g rice, 80 g tomato paste, 1 carrot, spices.
Preparation: Rinse the rice, grate the carrot finely, and mix with the ground turkey and spices. Form the meatballs, place them in a dish, and pour over the broth with tomato paste. Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
8. Meatball Hedgehogs with Cabbage
Source: AdobeStockAn excellent variation of meatballs with a bit more vegetables for variety.
You will need: 750 g ground meat, 400 g cabbage, 1 cup rice, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 1 egg, spices, 200 ml sour cream, 2 tbsp tomato paste.
Preparation: Finely chop the cabbage and onion, grate the carrot, and sauté the vegetables together until soft. Cook the rice until half-done and mix everything with the ground meat, egg, and spices. Form the meatballs, brown them on all sides until golden, then add tomato paste, sour cream, and water so that the meatballs are half-submerged in the sauce. Cook, covered, for 30 minutes over low heat.
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9. Meatball Hedgehogs in Cream Sauce
Source: ohotamyasa.ruThe richer the cream you use, the more tender the sauce will be.
You will need: 800 g ground meat, 3 onions, 1/2 cup rice, 1 egg, 70 ml water, 4 tbsp butter, 2 carrots, 1/2 cup cream, 1.5-2 cups broth or water, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 3 tbsp flour, 2 cloves garlic, spices.
Preparation: Cook the rice until half-done, finely chop one onion, and mix them with the ground meat. Add water, egg, spices, and knead the meat mixture. Form the meatballs and place them in a baking dish.
Finely chop the remaining onion and carrots, sauté them until soft, and add flour. Stir, fry for another 2 minutes, then add garlic, tomato paste, and broth. Simmer for 10 minutes, add cream and spices, stir the sauce, and pour it over the meatballs. Bake everything for 40 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
10. Meatball Hedgehogs with Potatoes in the Oven
Source: vk.comA very convenient way to bake meatballs directly with a side dish, so you don't have to prepare it separately.
You will need: 300 g ground meat, 100 g rice, 4-5 potatoes, 1 egg, 1 onion, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion, cook the rice, and mix everything with the ground meat, egg, and spices. Place the meatballs in a dish, and arrange potato slices between them. Sprinkle everything with spices and, if desired, grated cheese. Pour in 1-1.5 cups of water or broth and bake for 40 minutes at 190 degrees Celsius.
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11. Meatball Hedgehogs in Tomato-Mayonnaise Sauce
Source: dzen.ruFor more aroma, add khmeli suneli or Provence herbs.
You will need: 500 g ground meat, 1 cup rice, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 4 cloves garlic, 5 tbsp mayonnaise, 2 tbsp tomato paste, spices.
Preparation: Rinse and mix the rice with the ground meat, egg, and spices. Finely chop the onion, grate the carrot, sauté them until soft, and add tomato paste and mayonnaise. Pour in a cup of water, season, and bring the sauce to a boil. Form the meatballs, place them in the sauce, and simmer for 30-40 minutes, covered, over low heat.
12. Meatball Hedgehogs with Buckwheat
Source: glamours.nameThe classic recipe for meatballs uses rice, but we suggest trying something new.
You will need: 1/2 cup buckwheat, 500 g ground meat, 1 onion, 3 tbsp each of ketchup and mayonnaise, 1/2 cup water, 1 egg, spices.
Preparation: Cook the buckwheat until half-done, and finely chop and sauté the onion. Mix everything with the ground meat, add the egg and spices, and form the meatballs. Place them in a baking dish and bake for 15 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius. Mix the ketchup, mayonnaise, and water, pour the resulting sauce over the meatballs, and bake for another 15 minutes.