Meatballs in Creamy Sauce 🍖🥛✨

Juicy, flavorful meatballs simmered in a velvety creamy sauce—comfort food at its finest, perfect with pasta, rice, or bread.

Ingredients 🛒

For the Meatballs:

• 500 g (18 oz) minced meat
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 egg
• 30 g (1 oz) breadcrumbs
• 1/2 bunch parsley, chopped
• 1/4 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1 tsp salt

For the Sauce:

• 40 ml olive oil
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1 liter (4 cups) milk

Instructions 👩‍🍳

1. Prepare the Meatballs: Mix minced meat, onions, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, parsley, and spices until combined. Shape into walnut-sized balls.
2. Cook the Meatballs: Heat skillet with olive oil. Brown meatballs on all sides for 6–8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
3. Make the Sauce: In the same pan, heat olive oil. Stir in flour and cook 1–2 minutes to form a roux. Gradually whisk in milk until thickened (5–7 minutes). Season to taste.
4. Combine: Return meatballs to sauce, coat well, cover, and simmer 10–15 minutes until fully cooked and infused with flavor.

Tips 🌟

• Extra flavor: Add grated Parmesan or a splash of cream for richness.
• Variation: Try with chicken or turkey mince for a lighter version.
• Serving idea: Pair with pasta, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.

Details

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: ~50 minutes
• Servings: 4–6

Caption & Engagement

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