Oven-Baked Juicy Cutlets with Tomato Sauce

Incredibly tender, juicy and delicious! Holiday every day! Cutlets with tomato sauce in the oven are suitable for a family everyday menu and for a holiday table. This dish can be served with any side dish: from boiled pasta and cereals to fried potatoes.
cook time: 1h 20 min
Ivy Ramsay
Oven-Baked Juicy Cutlets with Tomato Sauce

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

209
Calories
18g
Fat
6g
Carbs
7g
Protein

Ingredients (6 portions)

Basic:

Onion 1 pc
Salt to taste
Ground black pepper to taste
Sour cream 1 tbsp
Minced meat 500 g
Paprika 1 tsp
Chicken eggs 1 pc
White bread 20 g
Flour 2 tbsp

Gravy:

Onion 1 pc
Salt to taste
Sugar 0.5 tsp
Ground black pepper to taste
Sour cream 1 tbsp
Tomato paste 80 g
Carrot 1 pc
Vegetable oil 2 tbsp
Oregano dry 0.5 tsp
Meat broth 250 ml

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to make cutlets with tomato sauce in the oven? Start by preparing the ingredients according to the list. You can make minced meat for cutlets from any meat and its combinations. I have ready-made store-bought minced pork and beef.

Step 2

Step 2
Cut the onion into small cubes. If you or your children donʼt like onions, you can omit them altogether.

Step 3

Step 3
Soak a slice of bread in a small amount of water or milk.

Step 4

Step 4
In a bowl, combine minced meat, onion, bread, egg, pressed garlic and sour cream. Sprinkle everything with spices.

Step 5

Step 5
Knead the minced meat until smooth, and then beat it, throwing it into a bowl. This is necessary for the minced meat to compact. Let the minced meat sit for 10 minutes.

Step 6

Step 6
Form 6-7 large round cutlets from the minced meat and roll them on all sides in flour.

Step 7

Step 7
Place the cutlets in a baking dish greased with vegetable oil and place in an oven preheated to 180℃ for 20 minutes.

Step 8

Step 8
While the cutlets are baking, make the gravy. You can replace tomato paste with tomato sauce, ketchup or fresh crushed tomatoes. You can replace the broth with water. You can use any spices to suit your taste.

Step 9

Step 9
Peel the onion and cut into small cubes.

Step 10

Step 10
Wash the carrots, peel and grate on a coarse grater.

Step 11

Step 11
Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add onions and carrots. Fry, stirring, until soft. How to choose a frying pan and vegetable oil for frying, read articles on these topics. Links at the end of the recipe.

Step 12

Step 12
Add tomato paste and sugar. Cook for another 1 minute.

Step 13

Step 13
Pour in hot meat (as well as vegetable or chicken) broth. Season the gravy with salt and pepper and add dried oregano. Bring everything to a boil and simmer over low heat for 5-10 minutes. The exact time depends on the heat setting, your cookware, and personal preference.

Step 14

Step 14
Finally, turn off the heat, add sour cream to the gravy and stir.

Step 15

Step 15
Pour the tomato sauce over the cutlets and return to the oven for another 30 minutes. The exact time depends on your oven. You can learn about the operating features of ovens by reading a separate article, link at the end of the recipe.

Step 16

Step 16
Serve the finished cutlets with tomato paste and sour cream sauce with any side dish. Bon appetit!

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