Meatballs in tomato sauce
A classic comfort dish with a hint of whiskey. Perfect for a family dinner, serve with mashed potatoes and peas and carrots.
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Porties: 5
Calorieën: 550kcal
Ingrediënten
- 1 l water
- 2 Cubes Beef broth
- 1 Kg Mixed minced meat
- spice mix (here spaghetti seasoning)
- 3 big tins of tomato paste
- 1 l whole milk
- 200 g butter
- 200 g flower
- 1 Squeezy Whiskey or Cognac
Werkwijze
- Put on the water and add the beef stock
- Mix the minced meat with the herbs. Wet your hands and roll the balls. By keeping your hands wet, the minced meat will not stick to your hands.
- Cook the balls in the broth for up to 10 minutes.
- Brown the balls briefly.
- In a large bowl, melt the butter and add the flour. Stir well and you get a roux. Let it warm gently for up to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. This way you get the flour flavor out of the roux (and therefore the sauce).
- Pour the milk into the roux little by little and stir well until the roux is completely absorbed by the milk. Clumps? Don’t panic – keep stirring and if it doesn’t work, just bring out your mixer.
- Add the beef broth as well.
- Add the tomato paste can by can until you have a sufficient red tomato sauce (both in terms of sight and taste). This can be up to 3 cans.
- Add a dash of whiskey or cognac and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the balls.
Voeding
Calories: 550kcal
Notities
Variants
- For a spicy touch, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the tomato sauce.
- Replace some of the minced meat with minced veal or pork for a different flavor.
- For a non-alcoholic version, omit the whiskey/brandy or substitute with balsamic vinegar.
- Add finely chopped vegetables such as onion, bell peppers, or mushrooms for extra flavor and texture.
- Serve over spaghetti or with a side of toasted garlic bread for a filling meal.