Oven-Baked Meatballs with Flavorful Gravy

Tender, aromatic, incredibly tasty! On every day. Minced meat balls with gravy in the oven will not leave anyone indifferent. While baking in the oven, the aromatic gravy saturates the meatballs with the taste of vegetables and makes them juicy and tender. Any side dish will suit this dish.
cook time: 1h 20 min
Isla Thatcher
Oven-Baked Meatballs with Flavorful Gravy

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

167
Calories
13g
Fat
8g
Carbs
5g
Protein

Ingredients (7 portions)

For cue balls:

Minced meat 500 g
Bulb onions 3 pc
Eggs 1 pc
Salt to taste
Ground black pepper to taste
loaf 50 g
Milk 100 ml
Wheat flour 4 tbsp
Vegetable oil 2 tbsp

For the gravy:

Carrot 1 pc
Bulb onions 2 pc
Vegetable oil 2 tbsp
Water 250 ml
Tomato paste 2 tbsp
Salt to taste
Basil 1 tsp
Herbal mixture to taste

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to bake minced meatballs with gravy in the oven? Prepare the necessary ingredients for the meatballs. I used minced pork, but you can use any minced meat: beef, chicken or mixed.

Step 2

Step 2
Soak the loaf in milk.

Step 3

Step 3
Peel the onion and chop it randomly. To prevent the onion from stinging your eyes when slicing, rinse it and the knife with cold water.

Step 4

Step 4
Chop the onion in any convenient way. I used a blender.

Step 5

Step 5
Add the loaf soaked in milk to the onion and chop everything again until smooth.

Step 6

Step 6
Add the resulting mass to the minced meat. Add egg, black pepper, salt.

Step 7

Step 7
Mix the minced meat well.

Step 8

Step 8
Form into round balls and roll them in flour. Later, when baking, the flour will give the tomato gravy a slight thickness.

Step 9

Step 9
Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan. Quickly fry the meatballs on both sides until golden brown. Frying will retain the meat juices inside, and the meatballs will be tender and juicy.

Step 10

Step 10
Place the fried meatballs in a baking dish. One bit didn’t fit in, I baked it separately.

Step 11

Step 11
Prepare the required ingredients for the tomato gravy. Turn on the oven to 180 degrees in advance.

Step 12

Step 12
Peel the onion and cut into small cubes.

Step 13

Step 13
Wash the carrots, peel and grate on a coarse grater.

Step 14

Step 14
Pour vegetable oil into a frying pan and heat. Add the vegetables to the pan and fry over medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 15

Step 15
Add tomato paste. If desired, you can add 1 tbsp at this stage. sour cream.

Step 16

Step 16
Pour in water and mix well. Simmer the gravy over low heat for 8-10 minutes. Add a little salt to taste.

Step 17

Step 17
Add any spices and herbs. I took basil and a mixture of herbs (Mediterranean). Stir. Herbs will reveal their flavor and aroma when roasted.

Step 18

Step 18
Pour tomato sauce over the meatballs. It is desirable that it completely covers the meatballs.

Step 19

Step 19
Place the pan in an oven preheated to 180 degrees for about 30 minutes. The exact time depends on the features of your oven. Serve the meatballs hot with any side dish. Bon appetit!

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