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Balls Smyrniots easy recipe

Balls Smyrniots easy recipe really comes from heaven
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine African
Servings 3 people
Calories 689 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 bowl
  • 1 pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ; kilo minced
  • 1 ; cup breadcrumbs
  • 1-2 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 ; tsp cumin
  • salt
  • pepper

For the sauce:

  • 4-6 tablespoons oil from frying
  • 1 cup tomato juice
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • A spicy or sweet pepper chopped
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions
 

  • Place in a bowl the minced meat, toast, garlic, olive oil, cumin, salt and pepper.
  • Wet the palms of our water and knead the mixture well for five minutes.
  • If it is tight, put some more water, wetting the palms and knead until fluffy.
  • Cover the mince and leave in refrigerator 1-2 hours.
  • Shape small meatballs and fry in plenty of hot oil without the alefrosoume.
  • Remove the meatballs with a slotted spoon and drain the oil.
  • In oil fry add the tomato and remaining ingredients and simmer sauce until it thickens slightly.
  • Then add the meatballs, stir the sauce, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.

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Keyword breadcrumbs, minced