Juicy Chicken and Pork Meatballs in Gravy

Just a bomb! Everyone asks for more — better than any cutlets! Minced meat balls with gravy in a frying pan are suitable for every day or a holiday table. The combination of chicken and pork gives the dish a dense, juicy texture and wonderful flavor. This dish will definitely please you, your family and guests.
cook time: 1h 20 min
Hazel Farrow
Juicy Chicken and Pork Meatballs in Gravy

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

142
Calories
6g
Fat
5g
Carbs
9g
Protein

Ingredients (5 portions)

Basic:

Pork fillet 400 g
Chicken fillet 300 g
Milk 150 ml
Onion 1 pc
Garlic 3 clove
loaf 40 g
Wheat flour 2 tbsp
Vegetable oil 2 tbsp
Ground black pepper to taste
Salt to taste

Gravy:

Tomatoes 400 g
Water 200 ml
Onion 1 pc
Carrot 1 pc
Bay leaf 2 pc
Vegetable oil 2 tbsp
Wheat flour 1 tbsp
Khmeli-suneli 1 tbsp
Ground black pepper to taste
Salt to taste

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to make minced meatballs with gravy in a frying pan? Start by preparing the ingredients according to the list. You can make minced meat for meatballs from any meat and its combinations. I have chicken fillet and pork pulp.

Step 2

Step 2
Cut the crusts off the loaf. Pour milk over the bread and leave to soak for 5 minutes.

Step 3

Step 3
Rinse the pork and chicken, dry and cut into medium pieces. Peel the onions and garlic. If you have a meat grinder, pass both types of meat, the onion and the bread and garlic soaked in milk through it. Then add spices and knead the minced meat into a homogeneous mixture.

Step 4

Step 4
If you donʼt have a meat grinder, cut the onion into small cubes.

Step 5

Step 5
Place the onion and chopped chicken and pork in a blender bowl and blend until smooth.

Step 6

Step 6
Transfer the resulting mixed minced meat into a bowl. Add bread soaked in milk and garlic passed through a press. Salt, pepper and knead thoroughly until smooth.

Step 7

Step 7
Form the minced meat into 10-12 even round balls and bread on all sides in flour and shake off the excess.

Step 8

Step 8
Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan. Place the meat balls and fry on both sides until golden brown.

Step 9

Step 9
Now prepare the ingredients for the gravy. You can replace canned tomatoes in their own juice with tomato paste diluted in water, ketchup or fresh crushed tomatoes.

Step 10

Step 10
Peel the onion and cut into small cubes.

Step 11

Step 11
Wash the carrots in running water with a brush and grate on a coarse grater.

Step 12

Step 12
Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan. Fry the onions and carrots on medium until soft.

Step 13

Step 13
Add flour and stir.

Step 14

Step 14
Add canned tomatoes, 200 ml of hot water, bay leaves, add spices. You can use any spices to suit your taste.

Step 15

Step 15
Simmer the gravy over low heat, covered, for about 6-8 minutes.

Step 16

Step 16
Place the meatballs in the tomato sauce. Simmer over low heat, covered, for 25-30 minutes until the meatballs are ready. The exact braising time depends on your technique, the size of the meatballs and personal preference. Add more hot water if necessary.

Step 17

Step 17
Place the finished minced chicken and pork meatballs in tomato sauce on a plate and serve, garnished with fresh herbs. Bon appetit!

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