Meatballs With Tomato Mint Sauce Recipes

MEATBALLS WITH TOMATO-MINT SAUCE

Steps:

• To make the sauce, heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add red onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, 4 minutes or until onion is translucent,. Add wine; bring to a boil. Stir in tomatoes, 1 cup water and mint; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. The sauce should remain somewhat liquid as it will reduce more when cooked with the meatballs and the additional sauce will distribute the heat and encourage even cooking. Season to taste with the salt and pepper. Remove from heat. While sauce simmers, make the meatballs: Using clean hands, mix beef, lamb, bread crumbs, yellow onion, garlic, parsley, mint, Pecorino, yolks, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Using about a tablespoon for each, roll mixture into 36 meatballs. Place meatballs on a baking sheet. Heat oil in a very large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches without crowding the pan, add meatballs and cook 6 minutes, turning occasionally, or until browned all over. Using a slotted spoon, transfer meatballs to a platter. Pour out fat in pan. Add sauce to pan; bring to a simmer, scraping up browned bits with a wooden spoon. Return meatballs to pan. Reduce heat to low, partially cover and cook 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until meatballs are tender. If the sauce is reduced too much, stir in enough water to loosen it. Transfer meatballs and sauce to a deep platter. Serve hot, with Pecorino on the side.

MEATBALLS IN GARLIC, TOMATO AND MINT SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix the mince with all other ingredients for the meat balls.
• Divide into small sized balls Fry well in moderately hot oil.
• Set aside.
• For the sauce Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan.
• Add the chopped onion and the celery, tomato puree and tomato ketchup Mix well to form a smooth sauce Add the fried meat balls and toss in the sauce.

GREEK MEATBALLS IN TOMATO YOGURT MINT SAUCE

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, combine the egg, lamb, 1/4 cup yogurt and the next 7 ingredients; mix well.
• Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Form lamb mixture into 1-inch meatballs; place on a rimmed baking sheet.
• Bake in a 400 degree oven for about 15 minutes or until browned.
• Lower oven temperature to 350 degrees.
• Transfer meatballs to a 2 1/2 quart baking dish that has been coated with cooking spray.
• In a small bowl, whisk the tomato sauce, remaining yogurt, and mint; pour sauce over meatballs.
• Cover and bake 30 minutes; uncover and bake until bubbly (about 10 more minutes).
• Garnish with mint leaves.

MOM'S SWEDISH MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/2-in. meatballs (about 36). In a large skillet over medium heat, brown meatballs in batches. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain, reserving drippings in pan., For gravy, stir flour into drippings; cook over medium-high heat until light brown (do not burn). Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Stir in the consomme, Worcestershire sauce, pepper and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Reduce heat to medium-low; return meatballs to pan. Cook, uncovered, 15-20 minutes longer or until meatballs are cooked through, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions. Drain; toss with butter. Serve with meatball mixture; sprinkle with parsley.