Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 pound (450g) ground beef
  • 10 grams plain white bread
  • 1 small yellow onion (finely diced or grated)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Salt (to taste)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 cups (1 liter) water
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt (to taste)

Instruction

  • Start by soaking the plain white bread in water.
  • In a bowl, using your hands mix the minced beef, with the garlic, onion. soaked bread (remove the water), black pepper, and salt.
  • Wet your hands with water and start rolling the mixture into 1 inch balls. Repeat with remaining mixture.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat, and brown the meatballs all over (about 4-5 minutes). OR bake in the oven on 360°F/180°C for 20 minutes.
  • To make the sauce:
  • Heat oil in a skillet and sauté garlic with onion for about 5 minutes. Make sure to stir constantly.
  • Add the flour and keep stirring.
  • Add salt, oregano, bay leaf, and tomato paste.
  • In a medium pot add 1 litre of water, then add the tomato sauce mixture and mix well. Leave it until it starts boiling.
  • When it starts boiling, add the meatballs. Lower the heat so it bubbles gently, close with a lid and let it cook for about 20 minutes or until sauce thickens.
  • Serve with cooked rice or mashed potatoes.