Marinated meatballs with mashed potatoes

Marinated meatballs with mashed potatoes

Preparation time: 30 minutes
Baking time: 20 minutes
Total time: 50 minutes
Number of servings: 4

Discover a delicious recipe for marinated meatballs with mashed potatoes, perfect for a family meal or a dinner with friends. This recipe combines tradition with a modern twist, replacing pork with chicken for a lighter and healthier result. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced cook, I will guide you step by step to achieve a perfect result.

Ingredients:

For the meatballs:
- 400 g pork (fatty) or 1 chicken breast
- 1 medium potato
- 1 onion
- 6-7 garlic cloves
- 2 eggs
- Flour (for dusting)
- Salt and pepper

For the mash:
- 1.5 kg potatoes
- A few tablespoons of warm milk
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- Salt and white pepper
- 1 tablespoon of oil

For the sauce:
- 100 ml thick tomato juice
- 50 ml water
- 1 small onion
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon of oil
- Salt and pepper
- A little dried basil

Preparing the meatballs:

1. Start by chopping the pork or chicken breast, along with the potato, onion, and garlic. You can use a food processor to save time and achieve an even consistency.
2. Add the eggs and season with salt and pepper. Mix well until you get a homogeneous mixture. If necessary, you can adjust the consistency with a little flour.
3. Form meatballs of the desired size and dust them with flour. Place them on a plate and set aside.

Preparing the mashed potatoes:

1. Peel the potatoes and cut them into cubes. Boil them in a pot of salted water with a little oil for 15-20 minutes until soft.
2. After boiling, drain the water and mash the potatoes while they are hot. Add the butter and warm milk, mixing vigorously until you achieve a creamy mash. Season with salt and white pepper to taste.

Preparing the sauce:

1. In a pan, heat the oil with a tablespoon of water. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
2. Add the water and tomato juice to the pan, letting it simmer on low heat until reduced slightly. Add the sliced garlic, basil, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for another 5 minutes.

Assembly:

1. If you will serve the meals immediately, add the meatballs to the hot sauce and cover the pan with a lid to let them steam for 5 minutes.
2. Serve the mash on a plate, add the meatballs on top, and generously pour the sauce over.
3. Offer a splash of pickles on the side for a perfect contrast of flavors and textures.

Variations and useful tips:

- You can replace the pork with turkey or a vegetarian option based on vegetables or tofu.
- Experiment with spices by adding sweet paprika or oregano for a more intense flavor.
- If you want an even creamier mash, you can replace some of the milk with cream.

These marinated meatballs with mashed potatoes are an excellent choice for a comforting lunch or dinner. Enjoy!

 Ingredients: For the meatballs: 400 g of fatty pork 1 chicken breast 1 potato 1 onion 6-7 cloves of garlic salt, pepper 2 eggs flour For the puree: about 1.5 kg of potatoes a few tablespoons of warm milk 2 tablespoons of butter salt, white pepper 1 tablespoon of oil For the sauce: 100 ml of thick tomato juice 50 ml of water 1 small onion 4 cloves of garlic 1 tablespoon of oil salt, pepper a little dried basil

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