Pork Meatballs in Paprika Sauce

A delicious homemade dish, prepared in one pot, allows for numerous side dishes. When we dont have time, we can cook polenta or mashed potatoes, and when time permits, we can prepare homemade gnocchi or dumplings.

Details

  • Preparation Time: 15 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 40 minutes
  • Difficulty: 1
  • Spiciness: 0
  • Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

Balls

  • 500 g Meat, ground turkey

  • 75 g Bread, wheat

  • 0.5 piece Onion, raw

  • pieces Parsley, fresh

  • 1 piece Egg, fresh

  • pieces Salt, table

  • pieces Oil, vegetable oil, canola

  • 1 piece Onion, raw

  • 2 piece Bell pepper, red, fresh

  • 2 pod Garlic, fresh

  • 1 can Tomato, pieces - can

  • pieces Salt, table

Steps

  1. Cut the bread into pieces and grind them into breadcrumbs using an electric mixer. Finely chop the onion and parsley. In a large bowl, add the ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, onion, salt, and pepper. Mix the ingredients well with clean hands to form a uniform and pliable mixture, from which we make 16 to 20 small meatballs.

  2. Heat about two tablespoons of oil in a large deep pot and quickly sear the pork meatballs on all sides.

  3. While the meatballs are cooking, prepare the ingredients for the sauce. Peel and finely chop the onion and garlic separately. Clean, wash, and thinly slice the bell pepper.

  4. Remove the seared meatballs from the pot and keep them warm on a plate. Add a little more oil to the pot if needed and sauté the chopped onion. Add the sliced bell pepper and garlic, and cook the ingredients while stirring for 2 to 3 minutes. Then pour in the canned tomatoes. Use a spatula to scrape the bottom of the pot well to release all the caramelized bits that formed during the searing of the meatballs and vegetables. Add a little water and season the sauce with pepper and salt to taste.

  5. Return the seared meatballs to the pot. Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium, partially cover the pot, and cook the dish for another 15 to 20 minutes. Turn the meatballs several times during cooking, and add a little more water if needed. Serve the prepared dish with the chosen side.

Nutrition Information (Per 100g)

  • Calories: 117.94 kcal
  • Fat: 6.59 g
    • Saturated Fat: 1.28 g
  • Carbohydrates: 6.32 g
    • Sugars: 1.21 g
  • Protein: 6.79 g
  • Fiber: 0.74 g