Tomato Meatballs with Millet Side Dish

Name: Tomato Meatballs with Millet Side Dish
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 g ground pork and beef mix; 1 pc egg; 50 g breadcrumbs; 50 g red onion (finely chopped); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 0.5 tsp ground paprika; 800 g canned crushed tomatoes; 100 g red onion (diced); 2 cloves garlic (chopped); 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp granulated sugar; 1 tsp dried oregano or basil; 200 g millet; 400 ml vegetable broth or water; null to taste salt; null to taste freshly ground black pepper

Difficulty

easy

Time

Price Category

average

Calories

Medium

This classic yet modern dish is a perfect choice for a hearty family lunch or dinner. Juicy meatballs simmer in a rich tomato sauce, complemented by a light and nutritious millet side dish. It's an easy-to-make meal, yet rich in flavors, guaranteed to be a family favorite. Give it a try and enjoy the taste of homemade comfort!

Steps

Prepare Meatballs

In a large bowl, combine the ground meat with the egg, breadcrumbs, finely chopped red onion, minced garlic, ground paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly, then form into walnut-sized meatballs.

Cook Tomato Sauce

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced red onion and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add the chopped garlic and cook for another 1 minute. Pour in the crushed tomatoes, sugar, oregano/basil, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine, then bring to a boil.

Simmer Meatballs

Once the sauce is boiling, carefully place the meatballs into the pot. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened. Gently shake the pot occasionally to prevent sticking.

Prepare Millet

Meanwhile, rinse the millet thoroughly under cold water in a sieve. Place it in a saucepan with the vegetable broth or water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed and the millet is tender. Let it rest, covered, for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

Serve

Serve the hot tomato meatballs with the fluffy millet side dish. Garnish with fresh parsley for extra flavor.

Extra Tips

► If you like, you can pan-fry the meatballs in a little oil before adding them to the sauce; this will make them even more flavorful and help them hold their shape.

	Per 100g	Per Serving 350g
Calories	280 kcal	980 kcal
Protein	18g	63g
Fat	15g	52.5g
Carbohydrate	18g	63g
Fiber	3g	10.5g
Sugar	4g	14g

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