Name: Latvian Meatballs
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Latvia
Ingredients: 1.00 lb ground beef; 1.00 lb ground pork; 2.00 tbsp onion, minced; 1.00 tbsp garlic, minced; 1.00 tsp salt; 1.00 tsp ground black pepper; 1.00 cup breadcrumbs; 2.00 tbsp milk; 1.00 cup tomato sauce; 1.00 tbsp olive oil

Latvian Meatballs

This recipe for Latvian meatballs is a traditional dish of the region.

Preparation time: 20 Minutes

Cooking time: 30 Minutes

Total duration: 50 Minutes

Calories: 300; Total Fat: 18g; Saturated Fat: 6g; Cholesterol: 75mg; Sodium: 480mg; Carbohydrates: 14g; Protein: 19g

This traditional Latvian recipe for meatballs is a savory, comforting dish that is sure to please. The meatballs are made with a combination of ground beef and pork, then simmered in a rich tomato sauce. Serve this dish with mashed potatoes and a side of vegetables for a hearty meal.

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
2 tbsp onion, minced
1 tbsp garlic, minced
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 cup breadcrumbs
2 tbsp milk
1 cup tomato sauce
1 tbsp olive oil

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short description

Combine the ground beef, ground pork, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, breadcrumbs, and milk in a large bowl.
Shape the mixture into small balls and set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the meatballs to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides.
Add the tomato sauce and simmer for about 20 minutes.
Serve the meatballs with mashed potatoes or a side of vegetables.

detailed description

Combine the ground beef, ground pork, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, breadcrumbs, and milk in a large bowl. Use your hands to mix all the ingredients together until they are evenly distributed.
Shape the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place the formed meatballs on a plate or baking sheet and set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the meatballs to the skillet and cook until they are browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.
Add the tomato sauce to the skillet and reduce the heat to low. Simmer the meatballs in the sauce for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve the meatballs with mashed potatoes or a side of vegetables, such as steamed broccoli or green beans.

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