Source: Nerudol, AdobeStock Meatballs in tomato sauce are one of the best homemade dishes imaginable. A taste familiar to everyone since childhood! Many cooks already have their favorite and time-tested recipe, but we suggest adding a little variety. Check out this collection of options!
1. Rice-Free Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Source: za-edoy.ruAny ground meat will do – chicken or mixed, whichever you prefer.
You will need: 500g ground meat, 1 egg, 100g white bread, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 2 cloves garlic, 1.5 tbsp tomato paste, 2 tbsp flour, 1 tsp sugar, spices.
Preparation: Soak the bread in cold water and squeeze it out. Blend it with half an onion and garlic, mix everything with the ground meat, and add the egg. Season to taste.
Finely chop the remaining onion, grate the carrot, and sauté for 7 minutes. Add the tomato paste and stir. Pour in a glass of water, add sugar and spices, and bring the sauce to a boil. Form meatballs from the mixture, roll them in flour, and place them into the tomato sauce. Simmer over low heat, covered, for 20-25 minutes.
2. Meatballs in Sour Cream and Tomato Sauce
Source: pinterest.comAnother classic meatball recipe, simple and quick to prepare.
You will need: 400g ground meat, 1/2 cup rice, 1 carrot, 1 egg, 1 tbsp each of sour cream, tomato paste, and flour, spices.
Preparation: Cook the rice, grate the carrot, and mix with the ground meat and egg. Add spices to taste and form the meatballs. Fry them until golden brown on all sides. Mix sour cream, tomato paste, flour, and a glass of water. Pour this sauce over the meatballs and simmer everything, covered, for 20 minutes over low heat.
3. Meatballs in Tomato Sauce with Rice in a Skillet
Source: dzen.ruDelicious meatballs with a traditional sautéed onion and carrot base.
You will need: 500g ground meat, 100g cooked rice, 2 onions, 1 carrot, 1 egg, 150g tomato paste, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp flour, spices.
Preparation: Grate one onion and mix it with the ground meat, cooked rice, egg, and spices. Finely chop the second onion, grate the carrot, and sauté for 5 minutes until soft. Add the flour and stir.
Mix the tomato paste, a little water, sugar, and spices to taste, pour into the sautéed vegetables, and bring to a boil. Form the meatballs and place them into the skillet with the tomato sauce. Simmer everything together for half an hour, covered, over low heat.
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4. Meatballs in Tomato Juice Sauce
Source: mr-pellman.comIf you don't have tomato paste or ready-made sauce, regular tomato juice works perfectly.
You will need: 900g ground meat, 200g onion, 200g carrot, 120g rice, 1 egg, 500ml tomato juice, 2 tbsp sour cream, spices, basil.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion and carrot, and sauté until soft. Cook the rice until half-done and mix it with half of the sautéed vegetables, ground meat, and egg. Pour the tomato juice into the remaining sautéed vegetables and reduce it slightly over low heat.
Add sour cream and simmer for another 5 minutes. Season the ground meat to taste, form the meatballs, and place them into the sauce. Simmer everything together, covered, for another half an hour. When serving, we recommend sprinkling the meatballs with chopped herbs.
5. Meatballs with Tomato Sauce in the Oven
Source: lobsterhouse.ruThis way, the meatballs will cook evenly and stay juicy!
You will need: 150g rice, 500g ground meat, 2 onions, 2 cloves garlic, 1 egg, 1 carrot, 3 tbsp tomato paste, 400ml water, 2 tsp flour, spices.
Preparation: Grate one onion and garlic, cook the rice until half-done, and mix everything with the ground meat, egg, and spices. Form the meatballs and place them in a greased baking dish.
Finely chop the second onion, grate the carrot, and sauté for 5 minutes. Add the flour and tomato paste, stir, and cook for another 3 minutes. Pour in the water and bring the sauce to a boil. Simmer for 3 minutes, stirring, then pour the prepared tomato sauce over the meatballs and bake everything for 35 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
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6. Meatballs in Tomato Sauce from Fresh Tomatoes
Source: povar.ruDuring the season of juicy and fleshy tomatoes, you might not want to use tomato paste.
You will need: 600g ground meat, 150g onion, 100g rice, 400g tomatoes, 1 egg, 3 cloves garlic, spices.
Preparation: Cook the rice until half-done, blend the onion and garlic, and mix everything with the ground meat, egg, and spices. Separately, blend or grate the peeled tomatoes, bring this mixture to a boil, and add spices.
Form small meatballs, place them in a greased baking dish, pour the tomato sauce over them, and bake for 30-40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
7. Meatballs in Tomato Sauce with Cheese
Source: pinterest.comIf you're baking meatballs in the oven, why not add a golden cheese crust?
You will need: 500g ground meat, 1 onion, 1 egg, 1 slice white bread, 4 cloves garlic, 150g hard cheese, 4 sprigs herbs, 750g canned tomatoes, spices.
Preparation: Soak the bread crumb in water and squeeze it out. Mix it with the ground meat, egg, grated onion and garlic, herbs, and spices to taste. Form the meatballs and place them in a baking dish.
Blend the tomatoes, season, add chopped herbs, and simmer for 10 minutes over low heat. Pour the tomato sauce over the meatballs and bake everything for 15 minutes in the oven at 190 degrees Celsius. After that, sprinkle with grated cheese and return to the oven for another 10-15 minutes.
8. Meatballs with Tomato Sauce in a Multicooker
Source: ecopeak.ruWith a multicooker, it's even easier and more convenient – no need to monitor the temperature or anything else.
You will need: 500g ground meat, 3 tbsp rice, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 1 egg, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 tsp sugar, spices, 1 bay leaf, 2 tbsp tomato paste, flour.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion, grate the carrot, rinse the rice, mince the garlic, and mix everything with the ground meat and egg. Season to taste. Form the meatballs and roll them in flour. Heat the multicooker with oil and lightly fry the meatballs on all sides in "Fry" mode. Add the tomato paste, all spices, sugar, bay leaf, and 1.5 cups of boiling water. Set to "Stew" mode for 1 hour.
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9. Chicken Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Source: attuale.ruChicken meatballs always turn out to be some of the juiciest and most tender.
You will need: 600g ground chicken, 2 carrots, 150g cooked rice, 2 onions, 1 egg, 1 cup tomato sauce, spices.
Preparation: Grate one onion and mix it with the ground chicken, rice, egg, and spices. Finely chop the second onion, grate the carrot, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until soft.
Add the tomato sauce and spices to the sautéed vegetables, and heat slightly. Form the meatballs, lightly fry them on all sides, and pour the tomato sauce over them. Simmer, covered, for 20 minutes over low heat.
10. Rabbit Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Source: za-edoy.ruIt's most convenient to simmer meatballs in a sauté pan or a deep pot.
You will need: 500g rabbit meat, 1 onion, 2 cloves garlic, 150ml milk, 50g white bread, 100g sour cream, 1 tbsp tomato paste, 2 cups water, 2 bay leaves, 3 tbsp flour, spices.
Preparation: Soak the bread crumb in milk. Blend the rabbit meat and mix the resulting ground meat with grated onion, garlic, spices, and squeezed bread. Form the meatballs, roll them in flour, and fry on all sides until golden brown.
Mix sour cream, tomato paste, water, and a tablespoon of flour until smooth. Pour this sauce over the meatballs, add bay leaves and spices, and bring to a boil. Simmer everything, covered, over low heat for 20 minutes.
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11. Meatballs with Potatoes in Tomato Sauce
Source: vk.comA great recipe so you don't have to prepare a side dish separately.
You will need: 300g ground meat, 30g rice, 1 onion, 4 potatoes, 2 tbsp breadcrumbs, spices, 1 tbsp tomato paste, 1 clove garlic, 1 tbsp sour cream, 1 tsp sugar, 300ml water.
Preparation: Cook the rice until half-done, grate the onion, and mix everything with the ground meat and spices. Form the meatballs and roll them in breadcrumbs. Cut the potatoes into small sticks, place everything in a baking dish, and sprinkle with spices.
Mix warm water, sugar, sour cream, tomato paste, spices, and crushed garlic. Pour the resulting sauce into the dish with the meatballs, cover with foil, and bake for 30-40 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
12. Meatballs with Buckwheat in Tomato Sauce
Source: mirtesen.ruTraditionally, rice is added to meatballs, but nothing prevents you from using other grains.
You will need: 300g ground meat, 1 cup cooked buckwheat, 2 onions, 1 egg, 400ml water, 3 tbsp tomato paste, 1/2 bunch herbs, spices, flour.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion and mix it with the ground meat, egg, cooked buckwheat, and spices. Form the meatballs, roll them in flour, and fry on all sides until golden. Mix water and tomato paste, season, pour this sauce over the meatballs, and simmer everything, covered, for 20 minutes over low heat. A couple of minutes before the end, add chopped herbs.