Succulent Meatballs braised in tomato sauce are very delicious, cooked in low heat for a long time, which is the perfect thing to do because the delicate red tomatoes enhance the flavour. Serve the meatballs with a salad for a second course following a pasta dish. Use the sauce from the braising of the meatballs to serve the pasta.
The Recipe: Cooking for Two
Susy's Braised Meaty Meatballs
Ingredients:
240 g the best quality-lean mince beef
30 g lean bacon
1 small egg
1 red onion, peeled and chopped
1 fresh tomato, chopped
1 cup tomato puree
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/4 cup red wine
1 cup chicken stock or hot water
Preparation and Cooking
add the chopped bacon to the mince, onion, egg, herbs, salt
mix them together, shape the mixture into two large balls
pan fry the meatballs until brown, add in some fresh tomatoes
the tomato puree, cook for 2 minutes, then add in the red wine, cook
until the sauce is bubbly add the tomato paste, stock, stir it gently, add in
fresh oregano, bring to simmer, put the lid on,
adjust the heat, reduce to very low and keep on cooking for 1 hour
the meatball is braising away for one hour or more,
check and stir from time to time to make sure it does burn
(to achieve a delicate flavour and succulent meatballs, I cooked
them over one hour - almost two hours)
delicious braised Meaty meatballs
Why meaty meatballs? They are made of the best lean meat with seasoning, no added bread crumbs. The character of the meatballs is very meaty but tender and succulent due to the long process of cooking-braising over low heat.
Today is cooking for two, but you could make a lot of meatballs for your family, or make small meatballs, of course, you have to adjust the recipe.
This dish freezes well, make a significant quantity and freeze some for other time.
Happy Cooking!
Until Next Post
Susy
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