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Traditional Romanian Marinated Meatballs in Rich Bay Leaf Tomato Sauce
Golden minced pork and beef meatballs herbed with garlic and dill, simmered slowly in a sweet-and-tangy tomato sauce perfumed with fragrant bay leaves and black peppercorns.
Prep
25 min
Cook
35 min
Total
60 min
Ingredients
servings
4
- Minced pork300 g
- Minced beef300 g
- Fresh egg1 pc
- Garlic cloves, minced4 clove
- Fresh dill, finely chopped2 tbsp
- Thick tomato passata500 ml
- Dried bay leaves3 pc
- Sunflower oil2 tbsp
- Salt1 tsp
Preparation Steps
1
Mix minced pork and beef with egg, minced garlic, fresh dill, salt, and black pepper. Shape into walnut-sized meatballs.
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2
Heat sunflower oil in a deep skillet and brown the meatballs on all sides for 8-10 minutes until golden.
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3
Pour in tomato passata, add bay leaves and 100 ml warm water. Cover and simmer gently for 20-25 minutes until the sauce thickens.
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Nutrition Facts
per servingCalories
410
Protein
31g
Carbohydrates
9g
Fat
28g
Allergens
Eggs
*estimated values per serving
Provenance & Public Domain Audit
Source: Patrimoniul Culinar TradiČional RomĆ¢nesc / USDA Public Domain Collection (United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) & Romanian Gastronomic Heritage)
Legal status: Public Domain (17 U.S.C. Ā§ 105) ā¢ 17 U.S.C. Ā§ 105
License: Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal
