Meatballs in oven
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Juicy, aromatic meatballs in the oven are a real delight for meat dish lovers. The excellent combination of pork and beef mince with rice adds tenderness and heartiness to the dish. Baking in the oven makes meatballs not only convenient to prepare but also less caloric than those fried in a pan. The sour cream and tomato sauce gives a vibrant taste that captivates from the first bite. This recipe will please both a kitchen novice and an experienced cook. Prepare them for dinner, and you will have a real homemade feast!
Variations
- Use croutons or buckwheat instead of rice
- Add veal or chicken fillet instead of pork
- Garnish with parsley, basil, or dill before serving
Tenderness and flavor secrets
- Cook rice until half-done before adding to the mince
- Thoroughly knead the mince 5-6 times for uniformity and density
- Moisten your hands with water when forming balls
Ingredient tips
- Mix pork and beef 1:1 for the best taste
- Finely chop the onions and garlic for even distribution
- Use 20% fat sour cream for the best sauce
Culinary details
- Bake at 180°C for even cooking
- Cover the meatballs with sauce up to 2/3 of their height before baking
- Check readiness by the crust on the surface and the firmness of the meat
Ingredients for the recipe
Ingredients
Skott Smeat Beef Mince 450g
800 g
Onion
2 pscs
Chicken Egg С1 1pc
2 pscs
Garlic
3 cloves
Galychyna Sour Cream 20% 300g
250 g
Chumak Tomato Paste 25% 300g
100 g
Ukrainska Zirka Refined Sunflower Oil 0.81l
50 ml
Pripravka Seasoning for Meat 30g
to taste
Khutorok Parboiled Long Grain Rice 800g
250 g
Preparation steps
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Preparing the rice — Rinse the rice with cold water, add two cups of water and half a teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil and cook for 7–10 minutes until half cooked. Drain in a colander and cool. Time: 15 min. Guideline: Rice is soft outside but firm in the center.
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Preparing the main ingredients — Grind the minced meat together with onion and garlic using a meat grinder. Place in a deep bowl. Time: 5 min. Guideline: Mince is uniform and finely textured.
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Mixing the mince with rice — Add cooled rice, eggs, tomato paste, mayonnaise, salt, pepper, and spices to the mince. Mix well and lightly pound the mixture in the bowl several times. Time: 5 min. Guideline: Mixture is uniform, dense, and sticky.
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Shaping the meatballs — Wet your hands with water. Divide the mixture into 16–20 parts and form balls the size of a walnut. Place on a baking tray greased with butter and sour cream. Time: 8 min. Guideline: Balls are smooth and uniform.
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Preparing the sauce — In a bowl mix 250 g sour cream, 3–4 tbsp mayonnaise, and 3–4 tbsp ketchup. If needed, thin with water or broth. Pour over the meatballs so they are covered about two-thirds. Time: 3 min. Guideline: Sauce is smooth with no lumps.
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First baking stage — Preheat the oven to 180°C. Place the tray with meatballs and sauce in the oven for 20–25 minutes. Time: 25 min. Guideline: Sauce begins to bubble around the edges.
Where to order ingredients
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