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Summary

In this video, the creator demonstrates how to prepare a delicious, homemade meatball dish. Starting with seasoned ground beef, the recipe includes various spices like pepper, oregano, and garlic, alongside breadcrumbs and flour. The meatballs are formed by hand and lightly fried before being simmered in a flavorful sauce made with onions, garlic, bell peppers, and beef broth. The dish is then served with white rice and a side salad. The video showcases a step-by-step, practical approach, making it easy for viewers to follow along and create this tasty meal themselves.

Takeaways

• 😀 Start by seasoning 500 grams of ground beef with salt, black pepper, basil, oregano, minced garlic, finely chopped onions, olive oil, egg, and fresh parsley.
• 😀 Mix the seasonings into the ground meat before adding the dry ingredients like breadcrumbs and flour to ensure even flavor distribution.
• 😀 Add 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs and 1 tablespoon of flour to bind the mixture and provide structure to the meatballs.
• 😀 Shape the meat mixture into meatballs of your desired size, typically about golf-ball-sized to ensure even cooking.
• 😀 Fry the meatballs in oil, browning them on all sides to develop a crispy outer crust while keeping the interior juicy and flavorful.
• 😀 Prepare the sauce by sautéing chopped onion and garlic in olive oil, then adding water, a beef bouillon cube, and chopped bell peppers for extra flavor.
• 😀 Simmer the meatballs in the sauce for about 20 minutes to finish cooking and allow them to absorb the sauce's flavors.
• 😀 Serve the meatballs with white rice and a side salad for a balanced, comforting meal.
• 😀 The use of breadcrumbs and flour in the meatball mixture ensures the meatballs hold their shape and stay tender during cooking.
• 😀 The combination of garlic, onions, herbs, and bell peppers in the sauce complements the meatballs, adding layers of flavor to the dish.

Q & A

What ingredients are used to make the meatballs?

The meatballs are made with ground beef, salt, black pepper, dried basil, dried oregano, minced garlic, chopped onions, olive oil, an egg, fresh parsley, breadcrumbs, and flour.

How many meatballs does the recipe make?

The recipe makes approximately 13 meatballs, depending on the size you make them.

What is the first step in preparing the meatballs?

The first step is to season the ground beef with salt, black pepper, basil, oregano, minced garlic, and chopped onions.

What is the purpose of adding breadcrumbs and flour to the meat mixture?

Breadcrumbs and flour are added to help bind the meat mixture together, making it easier to form meatballs and ensuring they hold their shape while cooking.

How do you cook the meatballs?

The meatballs are cooked by browning them in a frying pan with a little oil, turning them until they are golden brown on all sides, which helps 'seal' them before adding to the sauce.

What ingredients are used to make the sauce?

The sauce includes chopped onion, minced garlic, olive oil, a beef bouillon cube, red and green bell peppers (optional), and water to adjust the consistency.

How do you enhance the flavor of the store-bought sauce in this recipe?

The flavor of the store-bought sauce is enhanced by sautéing onions and garlic in oil, adding bell peppers, and using a beef bouillon cube dissolved in water.

What is the cooking time for the meatballs in the sauce?

The meatballs should simmer in the sauce for about 20 minutes, allowing them to absorb the flavors of the sauce.

What is a good side dish to serve with these meatballs?

The meatballs are typically served with white rice and a fresh salad. They also pair well with beans or other vegetable sides.

How can you share your version of this recipe with others?

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