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

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.

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