When I say the words "Beef Meatballs in Tomato Sauce", my children are stamping with joy and I am the best mother in the world.
This recipe is family and economical.
Very simple to make, it has become a classic in my daily cooking.
For 6 People, I Need
- 1 kg ground beef
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons of tomato puree
- 3 tomatoes
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- 2 onions
- 3 tablespoons flour
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
An Easy Preparation
Preparation:20 min - Cooking:25 min
- I peel and finely chop my onions, then chop my parsley.
- In a bowl, I put my ground beef, my onions, my parsley and my 2 whole eggs.
- I salt, pepper and knead well.
- I shape small meatballs then roll them in flour.
- I plunge my tomatoes into a pan of boiling water, as soon as the skin comes off, I drain them, peel them and mash them with a fork.
- In a sauté pan, I brown my meatballs with a drizzle of olive oil, turning them regularly.
- As soon as they are golden, I add my blended tomatoes and my tomato puree.
- I salt, pepper, mix gently and cover.
- I cook for 20 minutes over low heat.
I serve with fresh pasta!
Bonus Tip
To give more flavor to your meatballs, add spices during their preparation:a teaspoon of paprika, saffron or sweet pepper. I don't systematically put it in my meatballs, my children particularly appreciate them plain.
A Soft Cost
- 1 kg of ground beef:€9.64 per kilo
- 2 eggs:€0.50
- 2 tablespoons of tomato paste:30 g at €1.62 per kilo, i.e. €0.05
- 3 tomatoes:around 360 g at €2.50 per kilo, i.e. €0.90
- 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley:30 g at €18.90 per kilo, i.e. €0.57
- 3 tablespoons of flour:45 g at €0.95 per kilo, i.e. €0.04
- 2 onions:around 200 g at €1.85 per kilo, i.e. €0.37
