15 Great Meatball Recipes in Tomato Sauce
Source: Slawomir Fajer, AdobeStockMeatballs are a good alternative to fried cutlets. Traditionally, they are made much smaller and cooked in various sauces. For example, in tomato sauce. You'll find exactly these types of recipes in this collection – with different additions, side dishes, and cooking methods!
1. Meatballs in Tomato Sauce in a Skillet
Source: 1000-receptov.ruA perfect hearty dinner for the whole family. Plus, meatballs can be made ahead and reheated later.
You will need: 500 g ground meat, 1 egg, 1 onion, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 300 ml water, 60 g flour, 1 bay leaf, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion and mix it with the egg, ground meat, and spices. Beat the mixture well and form small meatballs, then roll them in flour. Fry them in a skillet until browned on all sides. Dissolve the tomato paste in water, pour it over the meatballs, and simmer for half an hour, covered, over low heat. Add the bay leaf 5 minutes before the end.
2. Meatballs in Tomato Sauce in the Oven
Source: dzen.ruMeatballs are most often cooked in a skillet, but in the oven, they turn out less caloric.
You will need: 700 g ground meat, 1 onion, 1 egg, 400 g tomatoes, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tsp basil, spices.
Preparation: Chop the onion and garlic in a blender, mix with the ground meat, add the egg, season, and beat well. Peel the tomatoes, grate them, and add basil with spices. Form meatballs, place them in a baking dish, pour the sauce over them, and bake in the oven for 30-40 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
3. Meatballs in Tomato Sauce in a Slow Cooker
Source: ledikapriz.ruThis recipe is suitable for any slow cooker, as it uses only universal modes.
You will need: 500 g ground meat, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 1 egg, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 tsp sugar, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion, grate the carrot, mince the garlic, and mix everything with the ground meat. Add spices and a little water, beat the mixture, and form meatballs. If desired, roll them in flour.
Set the slow cooker to "Fry" or "Bake" mode for 20 minutes, pour in the oil, and fry the meatballs until browned on all sides. Add tomato paste, sugar, and spices, pour in 1.5 cups of boiling water, and set to "Stew" mode for 1 hour.
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4. Meatballs with Rice in Tomato Sauce
Source: cooku.ruTo make the meatballs even heartier, add a little rice to the ground meat.
You will need: 1 kg ground meat, 100 g rice, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 1 egg, spices, 350 g tomato sauce.
Preparation: Boil the rice until half-cooked and mix it with the ground meat, egg, and spices. Fry the chopped onion with grated carrot. Pour in the tomato sauce and 100 ml of water, and simmer for 7 minutes over low heat. Form meatballs, place them in the sauce, bring to a boil, and cook, covered, over minimal heat for 30-40 minutes.
5. Meatballs with Onion and Carrot in Tomato Sauce
Source: dzen.ruIf you wish, add some vegetables directly to the ground meat for juiciness.
You will need: 500 g ground meat, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 2 onions, 2 carrots, 2 tsp flour, 500 ml water, spices, and herbs.
Preparation: Mix the ground meat with spices and form small meatballs. Parboil the meatballs for 10-15 minutes over medium heat in boiling water.
Roughly chop the onion and carrot, fry until tender, and add the tomato paste. Add flour, stir, and then add the meatballs. Pour in broth to the desired amount of gravy, add spices and chopped herbs, and simmer everything together for another 5-7 minutes.
6. Chicken Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Source: esh24.ruThese meatballs will also turn out quite diet-friendly!
You will need: 400 g ground chicken, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 1 tomato, 50 g ketchup, 2 cups water, herbs, garlic, and spices.
Preparation: Add minced garlic, herbs, and spices to the ground chicken. Beat it well and form small meatballs. Mince the carrot and onion, and fry in a skillet until soft. Add the chopped peeled tomato, ketchup, and spices, pour in water, add a little more herbs, and bring everything to a boil. Place the meatballs in the tomato sauce and simmer for 20-30 minutes, covered, over low heat.
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7. Fish Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Source: kuchniamniam.wordpress.comUse any fish mince you prefer – all options are good.
You will need: 450 g fish mince, 1 onion, 50 g flour, 0.5 tsp paprika and Italian herbs each, spices, 400 ml tomato sauce.
Preparation: Chop the onion in a blender and squeeze out some liquid. Mix it with the fish mince and spices, form meatballs, and roll them in flour. Lightly brown the meatballs in a skillet on all sides, pour in the tomato sauce, and simmer over medium heat for 20 minutes.
8. Meatballs with Buckwheat in Tomato Sauce
Source: koolinar.ruA simple and quick way to diversify ground meat is to add grains to taste.
You will need: 400 g ground meat, 2 tbsp buckwheat, 1 onion, 1 egg, spices, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 400 ml water, 1 bunch dill.
Preparation: Boil buckwheat until half-cooked, pass the onion through a meat grinder, and mix everything with the ground meat. Add the egg and spices, and mix well again. Form small meatballs and fry them on all sides. Dilute the tomato paste in water, pour over the meatballs, sprinkle with chopped dill, and bake in the oven for 20-30 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
9. Meatballs with Feta in Tomato Sauce
Source: mavink.comYou can also sprinkle the finished meatballs with grated cheese on top.
You will need: 400 g ground meat, 100 g feta, spices, 500 ml tomato juice.
Preparation: Mix the ground meat with crumbled feta and spices, form meatballs, and place them in a baking dish. Pour tomato juice over them and bake in the oven for 35 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
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10. Meatballs in Tomato Juice Sauce
Source: mafourchette.comHomemade tomato juice without additives is especially good for this.
You will need: 500 g ground meat, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 1 egg, 100 g rice, 500 ml tomato juice, 1 bunch herbs, spices.
Preparation: Boil rice until half-cooked, mix with ground meat, egg, and spices, and form meatballs. Separately chop the onion and carrot, and fry until soft. Pour in the tomato juice, season, and bring everything to a boil. Place the meatballs in the sauce and simmer, covered, for half an hour over medium heat. Finally, sprinkle with chopped herbs.
11. Meatballs in Fresh Tomato Sauce
Source: fotoxcom.ruThe most delicious, healthy, and low-calorie sauce always comes from fresh tomatoes.
You will need: 500 g ground chicken, 3 tomatoes, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 1 handful basil, spices.
Preparation: Mix the ground chicken with spices, form meatballs, and boil them for 10 minutes in boiling water. Finely chop the onion, grate the carrot, and fry until soft. Peel the tomatoes, grate them as well, and add to the vegetables. Bring the sauce to a boil, add chopped basil and spices, place the meatballs in it, and simmer everything for about 20 minutes, covered, over low heat.
12. Meatballs in Canned Tomatoes in Their Own Juice Sauce
Source: вжснр.рфA can of tomatoes in their own juice is an ideal base for sauce.
You will need: 500 g tomatoes in their own juice, 500 g ground meat, 1 onion, 250 g fresh tomatoes, 2 eggs, 1 bunch herbs, 3 cloves garlic, spices.
Preparation: Fry minced garlic for 1 minute. Add chopped fresh and crushed canned tomatoes along with their juice, bring to a boil, and simmer the sauce for 20 minutes over low heat. Mix the ground meat with eggs, spices, and chopped herbs. Form meatballs, fry them until browned on all sides, pour the sauce over them, and simmer for 15 minutes, covered.
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13. Meatballs with Mushrooms in Tomato Sauce
Source: lobsterhouse.ruSprinkle the finished meatballs with chopped herbs or green onions to taste.
You will need: 400 g ground meat, 200 g mushrooms, 50 g hard cheese, 1 onion, 1 clove garlic, 1 cup tomato juice, 3 tbsp sour cream, 2 tbsp flour, 1 tsp sugar, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop the mushrooms and fry until cooked. Mince the onion in a blender, grate the cheese, and mix everything with the ground meat. Form small meatballs, roll them in flour, and fry them on all sides. Mix tomato juice, sour cream, sugar, spices, and crushed garlic. Pour over the meatballs and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes at 190 degrees Celsius.
14. Meatballs with Vegetables in Tomato Sauce
Source: pinterest.ruThese meatballs are a complete standalone dish that doesn't need a side.
You will need: 600 g ground meat, 1 onion, 2 cloves garlic, 1 can tomatoes in their own juice, 3 celery stalks, 1 eggplant, 1 zucchini, 1 bell pepper, 1 red onion, spices.
Preparation: Mince the regular onion and garlic in a blender, add to the ground meat, mix, and season. Form meatballs and place them in a baking dish. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
Dice the remaining vegetables finely and fry for 3-5 minutes over high heat, stirring. Pour in the tomatoes, stir, and add the meatballs. Simmer everything together for another 15-20 minutes over medium heat.
15. Meatballs with Potatoes in Tomato Sauce
Source: dzen.ruPotatoes with meat are hearty and delicious in any form. For example, these meatballs!
You will need: 500 g ground meat, 500 g potatoes, 600 ml water, 100 g onion, 3 tbsp tomato sauce, 1 tbsp flour, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion, fry it for a couple of minutes, and add the diced potatoes. Fry everything together for 15 minutes until half-cooked. Pour in the tomato sauce and spices, and simmer for another 5-7 minutes. Pour in water and bring to a boil, then simmer for another 10 minutes.
Season the ground meat, form meatballs, and roll them in flour. Place the meatballs in the tomato sauce, nestling them among the potatoes. Add more water if necessary and cook everything until done, covered, over low heat.
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