Source: Vladimir, AdobeStockTo ensure meatballs are truly juicy and tender, it's best to cook them directly in the sauce. And here's where the options begin, because sauces can vary greatly – for example, a cream sauce. In this collection, we've gathered exactly these kinds of recipes for you!
1. Meatballs in Cream Sauce in a Skillet
Source: za-edoy.ruFragrant and appetizing – a perfect dinner for the whole family.
You will need: 500 g ground meat, 1/2 cup rice, 1 onion, 1 egg, 3.5 tbsp flour, spices, 30 g butter, 200 ml cream, 250 ml broth.
Preparation: Boil the rice until half-cooked, grate the onion, and mix everything with the ground meat, egg, and spices. Form meatballs, roll them in flour, and lightly fry until golden brown on all sides.
Sauté 0.5 tbsp flour in butter, pour in the broth, and bring to a boil, stirring. Pour in the cream, season the sauce, and bring to a boil again. Add the meatballs and simmer over low heat for 20-30 minutes, covered.
2. Chicken Meatballs in Cream Sauce
Source: koolinar.ruTo prevent them from being too dry, mix breast fillet and thigh fillet.
You will need: 600 g chicken fillet, 150 g onion, 3 cloves garlic, 1 tsp paprika, spices, 1 tbsp flour, 30 g butter, 500 ml cream (20% fat).
Preparation: Pass the chicken fillet and onion through a meat grinder, add paprika, minced garlic, and spices. Form and fry the meatballs until golden brown on all sides. Separately, lightly sauté the flour in butter, pour in the cream, bring to a boil, and simmer the sauce for a couple of minutes, stirring. Place the meatballs in a baking dish, pour the cream sauce over them, and bake in the oven for 30 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
3. Meatballs in Cream Sauce with Tomato Paste
Source: pinterest.comThe creamy tomato sauce turns out especially delicate and harmoniously complements the meatballs.
You will need: 1/2 cup rice, 300 g each of pork and beef mince, 2 onions, 1 egg, 2 cloves garlic, spices, 1 carrot, 2 tbsp flour, 1 tbsp tomato paste, 150 ml heavy cream, 100 ml water.
Preparation: Boil the rice until half-cooked, finely chop one onion and garlic, and mix them with the mince. Add the egg and spices, form the meatballs, and place them in a baking dish.
Finely chop the second onion, grate the carrot, and sauté them until soft. Add the flour and mix, then add water, cream, and tomato paste, and mix again. Bring to a boil, simmer the cream sauce for 2-3 minutes, and pour it over the meatballs. Bake everything in the oven for 35-40 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
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4. Meatballs with Pumpkin and Cream Sauce in a Slow Cooker
Source: vk.comPumpkin will give the meatballs a pleasant, appetizing hue and new flavor notes.
You will need: 1 cup cooked rice, 1 onion, 400 g ground meat, 60 g pumpkin, 1 egg, 2 sprigs of herbs, 50 ml water, 1 cup cream, spices.
Preparation: Mix the pre-cooked rice, chopped onion, ground meat, spices, grated pumpkin, egg, and chopped herbs. Form meatballs and place them in the slow cooker bowl. Pour in water, cream, and add spices to taste. Set to "Stew" mode for 30 minutes.
5. Rabbit Meatballs in Cream Sauce
Source: mixyfotos.ruRabbit meat literally melts in your mouth – an excellent choice for meatballs.
You will need: 400 g ground rabbit, 1 onion, 2 slices of bread, 1 tbsp sour cream, 50 ml milk, 3 tbsp flour, spices, 150 ml cream (20% fat), 1 tbsp tomato paste, 150 ml water.
Preparation: Soak the bread crumbs in milk. Mince the rabbit meat and onion in a blender, and mix them with sour cream, soaked bread, and spices. Form meatballs, roll them in flour, and lightly fry on all sides. Mix warm water, tomato paste, and cream, season, and pour this sauce over the meatballs. Simmer them, covered, over low heat for about 20 minutes.
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6. Turkey Meatballs in Cream Sauce
Source: foodinteres.ruTurkey is even more tender and juicy than chicken. So definitely give it a try!
You will need: 300 g ground turkey, 1 onion, 1 egg, 2 cloves garlic, 160 ml cream, 1 tsp semolina, 1 tsp flour, 80 g hard cheese, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion and garlic, mix them with the ground turkey and egg, season, and add semolina and flour. Knead the mince, form meatballs, and place them in a baking dish. Mix cream, spices, and grated cheese, pour the cream sauce over the meatballs, and bake everything in the oven for 30-40 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
7. Meatballs in Cream Sauce with Cheese Topping
Source: dzen.ruDelicious, hearty, and with an appetizing cheese crust.
You will need: 600 g ground meat, 100 g cooked rice, 1 egg, 150 g onion, 3 cloves garlic, spices, 1 tbsp flour, 30 g butter, 500 ml cream (20% fat), 100 g hard cheese.
Preparation: Mix the ground meat, onion and garlic minced in a blender, spices, rice, and egg. Form meatballs, fry them until golden brown on all sides, and place them in a baking dish.
Separately, sauté the flour in butter until golden, pour in the cream, and bring the sauce to a boil. Simmer for 1 minute and pour it over the meatballs. Sprinkle the dish with grated cheese and bake for half an hour at 180 degrees Celsius.
8. Meatballs without Rice in Cream Sauce
Source: pigmine.ruRice is added to meatballs for texture, but in this recipe, we offer an alternative.
You will need: 400 g ground meat, 2 eggs, 2 slices white bread, 70 ml milk, 1 onion, spices, 220 ml cream, 6 sprigs of herbs, flour.
Preparation: Soak the white bread pulp in water and finely chop it with the onion and herbs using any convenient method. Mix everything with the ground meat and eggs, form meatballs, lightly roll them in flour, and fry until golden brown. Then pour cream over everything, season to taste, and simmer over low heat, covered, for about 20 minutes.
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9. Meatballs with Mushrooms in Cream Sauce
Source: traveltimes.ruUse any mixed ground meat of your choice – for example, pork and turkey.
You will need: 400 g ground meat, 1 onion, 4 cloves garlic, 70 g bread, 100 g mushrooms, 150 ml cream, herbs, 1 tbsp flour.
Preparation: Soak the bread pulp in water or milk, squeeze it out, and mince it in a blender with the onion and garlic. Mix with the ground meat, season to taste, form meatballs, and parboil them for 15-20 minutes in boiling water.
Slice and place the mushrooms in a frying pan, pour in a cup of broth from the meatballs. Dissolve the flour in the cream and pour it in as well. Season the sauce, bring it to a boil, and simmer for 4 minutes. Add the meatballs and simmer for another 10-15 minutes over low heat, covered. Sprinkle with chopped herbs.
10. Meatballs with Processed Cheese in Cream Sauce
Source: fb.ruYou can use either block processed cheese or a spread.
You will need: 500 g ground meat, 2 g grated ginger, 1 tsp turmeric, 3 tsp flour, 1 onion, 4 tbsp rice, 50 g butter, 100 g processed cheese, 200 ml cream.
Preparation: Cook the rice, grate the onion and ginger, mix everything with the ground meat, and add spices. Cover the meatballs with water and simmer for 20 minutes after boiling. Separately, sauté the flour in butter until golden, pour in the cream and 200 ml of broth from the meatballs. Add the processed cheese and simmer the cream sauce until smooth, stirring. Add turmeric, place the meatballs in the sauce, and simmer everything, covered, for another 10 minutes.
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11. Meatballs with Potatoes in Cream Sauce
Source: eda-offline.comChoose this recipe so you don't have to prepare a side dish separately.
You will need: 400 g potatoes, 200 g hard cheese, 200 ml cream, 250 ml milk, 1 egg, 800 g ground meat, 2 slices white bread, 1/2 onion, spices.
Preparation: Boil the potatoes until half-cooked and cut them into pieces. Soak the bread pulp in water or milk, squeeze it out, and add to the ground meat. Also add the egg, spices, and minced onion.
Knead the ground meat, let it rest for half an hour, and form meatballs. Place the potato pieces and meatballs in a baking dish, pour cream and milk over them, and bake everything in the oven for 45 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius. Sprinkle with grated cheese and bake for another 15-20 minutes.
12. Meatballs with Vegetables in Cream Sauce
Source: 1000.menuAny frozen vegetable mix you have on hand will work perfectly.
You will need: 400 g vegetable mix, 200 ml cream (20% fat), 500 g ground meat, 1 cup cooked rice, 1 egg, 4 sprigs of herbs, spices.
Preparation: Mix the ground meat, cooked rice, spices, egg, and chopped herbs. Place the vegetable mix in a baking dish, and the meatballs on top. Bake the dish in the oven for 15 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius, then pour in the cream and bake for another 15 minutes.