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Meatballs in tomato sour cream sauce in the oven

Meatballs in Tomato–Sour Cream Sauce, Baked

A tasty meat dish for kids and grown-ups alike! Meatballs are a big hit in our family — the kids especially love them. Add a little more rice and you've got a main course and side dish in one. But that's up to your own taste.

Julia M.

Recipe author

Meatballs in tomato sour cream sauce in the oven

Composition / ingredients

Servings:

Pork

700

Onion

Rice

100

Sour cream

Tomato paste

Water

Flour

Salt

Dry spices

Vegetable oil

Egg

Translation table of volumetric measures

Nutrients and energy value of the composition of the recipe

By weight of the composition:

Proteins 31 % 10 g

Fats 44 % 14 g

Carbohydrates 25 % 8 g

193 kcal

GI: 22 / 67 / 11

Cooking method

Step 1:

How do you make baked meatballs in tomato–sour cream sauce? First, get the rice cooking. Boil it according to the package directions, then drain it in a colander and let the water drain off well.
Step 2:

While the rice cooks, make the ground meat. Cut the meat into small pieces and run it through a meat grinder.
Step 3:

Put the ground meat in a roomy bowl for mixing. Add the onion, also run through the meat grinder.
Step 4:

Then add the cooked rice, egg, salt, and spices. For spices I use dried dill and a little pepper blend.
Step 5:

Mix everything well with your hands. Throw the meat mixture down against the bottom of the bowl a few times so it firms up and the meatballs won't fall apart while cooking.
Step 6:

Grease a baking dish with vegetable oil. Shape the meatballs by hand and arrange them in the dish.
Step 7:

Separately, stir the sour cream together with the tomato paste. Add a little water and some spices, then stir in the flour. Mix everything well.
Step 8:

Spoon a tablespoon of the sauce over each meatball. Put the dish in an oven preheated to 400°F (200°C) for 30 to 40 minutes.
Step 9:

Serve these meatballs on their own or with any side dish or vegetables. Enjoy!

You can make these meatballs ahead. Bake as many as you need now, and set the rest on a board in the freezer. Once they firm up, transfer them to a bag and keep them frozen. When you want them, take out as many as you need and cook them over medium heat — they'll thaw and cook at the same time. You can use absolutely any meat for the meatballs, or a blend of pork, chicken, and beef. The main thing is that the meat be fresh. These meatballs are one of the best ways to put together a hearty lunch or dinner for your family — juicy, tender, and above all very tasty. And the gravy that forms as they cook is wonderful spooned over the side dish. Delicious! Enjoy, and here's to your health!
Keep in mind that every oven is different. The temperature and cooking time may differ from what's given in the recipe.