Baked Meatballs with Potatoes, Tomato Sauce, and Parmesan | Chiftele la cuptor cu cartofi, sos de roșii și parmezan
Ingredients
For the Meatballs:
For the Potatoes and Sauce:
Instructions
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Prepare the Meatballs
- Soak 2-3 slices of bread in water, then drain them.
- In a large bowl, add the soaked bread, 3 minced cloves of garlic, 50 g of grated Parmesan, half a bunch of chopped parsley (optional), 1 large egg, and season with salt and pepper.
- Mix everything well until it forms a uniform mixture.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs.
- Place the meatballs on a baking tray, sprinkle them with a little oil, and bake in the preheated oven at 200°C until they are nicely browned on top (about 20-25 minutes).
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Prepare the Potato Dish
- Heat 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan.
- Add 3 chopped shallots and sauté until they soften.
- Add 5-6 peeled and cut potatoes, 1 chopped red pepper, 1 cup of cold water, salt, and 1 sachet of tomato juice. Mix everything well.
- Let the potatoes cook for a few minutes, then place the baked meatballs on top of the potatoes.
- Cover and continue to cook until the potatoes are tender and the flavors meld together.
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Finish the Dish
- Once the potatoes are soft, remove from heat and pour 1 sachet of sour cream over the dish.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and a little more Parmesan cheese.
- Serve the meatballs and potatoes hot with a side of pickled cabbage, salad, or pickled cucumbers.
