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Meatballs with vegetables
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A Ukrainian feast is never complete without traditional meatballs infused with the aromas of vegetables and natural meat flavors. This dish beautifully combines simplicity and sophistication, as everyday ingredients create culinary magic.
Meatballs with vegetables are not only tasty but also very filling, sure to satisfy any guest's appetite. Elevate the dish using fresh seasonal vegetables and aromatic herbs. Your loved ones will surely appreciate your efforts and culinary talents.
This recipe is perfect for those who value homey comfort and genuine, flavorful dishes. With meatballs, you can create a true family dinner that brings everyone together in a warm atmosphere.
Variations
- Replace pork with a mix of pork and veal
- Use chicken mince for a lighter option
- Add green beans, eggplants, or young potatoes
Secrets of tenderness and flavor
- Mix hot cooked rice with mince for the most tender texture
- Briefly stew vegetables to maintain their shape and color
- Grind meat together with onions for uniformity
Tips on ingredients
- Use young zucchini that don't need to be peeled
- Remove tomato skins with hot water for a smooth sauce
- Add garlic a few minutes before finishing cooking
Culinary nuances
- Moisten your hands with cold water before forming balls
- Cover the pot with a lid to retain steam and moisture
- Let the dish sit for 10 minutes to distribute flavors
Ingredients for the recipe
Ingredients
Boneless Pork Neck
800 g
Khutorok Long Grain Parboiled Rice 800g
120 g
Onion
1 psc
Chicken Egg С1 1pc
1 psc
Red Capi Peppers
2 pscs
Tomato
5 pscs
Squash
2 pscs
Carrot
2 шт
Garlic
3 cloves
Preparation steps
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Rice cooking — Boil the rice in salted water until almost done. ⏱ 15 min. Indicator: the rice is soft but the grains remain separate.
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Meat preparation — Cut pork and one onion into pieces and grind them together using a meat grinder. ⏱ 10 min. Indicator: a uniform meat mixture without large chunks.
03
Preparing the mixture — Mix cooled rice, meat, egg, salt, and pepper. Stir thoroughly. ⏱ 5 min. Indicator: mixture is uniform, moist, and easy to shape.
04
Vegetable cutting — Peel the tomatoes and dice them. Dice the pepper, carrot, zucchini, and the second onion as well. ⏱ 10 min. Indicator: all vegetables are evenly diced.
05
Frying the vegetable base — Pour oil into a deep pot, add finely chopped onion and fry until translucent. Add carrot and fry on high heat for 2 minutes while stirring. ⏱ 5 min. Indicator: onion becomes translucent and carrot starts softening.
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Adding tomatoes and peppers — Add bell pepper and tomatoes and stew for another 3 minutes over high heat. ⏱ 3 min. Indicator: tomatoes soften and ingredients combine well.
Where to order ingredients
Select the required ingredients in one of the stores
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