Many housewives end up with meatballs boiling over when frying, or, on the contrary, they turn out not light and tender, but as if pressed. In this article I would like to teach you how to cook delicious and aromatic meatballs. The following products need to be prepared:

• minced beef – 1 kg;
• minced pork – 1 kg;
• onions – 2 pcs.;
• eggs – 2 pcs.;
• bread - a quarter of a loaf;
• tomato paste – 100 gm;
• water – 200 ml;
• mayonnaise – 3 tbsp. l.;
• salt, spices, fresh herbs - to taste.

Mix 1 kg pork and 1 kg ground beef. Pass the minced meat through a meat grinder.

Take two large onions. We clean from husks and film. Rinse the bulbs with cold water. Grind them to a pulp, preferably using a grater or blender. There is an easy way to get rid of tears while chopping onions - chew mint gum.

Cut off the crust of a quarter loaf of black bread so that only the crumb remains. Put it in a bowl, pour a quarter glass of water. Soften the bread in water until it becomes porridge. Then drain the water and squeeze out the pulp.

Mix meat, onion and bread in a deep bowl. Break 2 eggs into the minced meat, add salt and pepper, and add dried vegetables to your taste. This could be: bell pepper, garlic, basil, thyme, etc.

Add 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise and mix everything thoroughly. Roll the meatballs to the desired size.

Pour sunflower or olive oil into a deep frying pan and wait until it heats up. Then place the meatballs in hot oil and fry for a few minutes.

Place the fried meatballs on a plate and add tomato paste to the pan. Fry the tomato paste, stirring continuously for about 1 minute. Then pour a glass of boiled water into the pan. Place the meatballs there and cover with a lid. Simmer over low heat for 30 minutes.

Meatball soup has been popular for many years, but how to make meatballs from minced meat for soup so that they are juicy and do not fall apart in the soup?

These meatballs are easy to prepare, you just need to follow the basic rules for preparing them, and you will get tender and flavorful meat balls.

1. The taste of finished meatballs largely depends on the meat from which they are made. Of course, you need to use high-quality fresh meat. At the same time, the meat should not be fatty, because it will leave an unsightly fatty coating on the surface of the soup.

It is best to use a mixture of several types of meat to prepare meatballs, but you can also prepare them from pure pork, beef, lamb or chicken. Grind a suitable piece of meat through a meat grinder. It is advisable to even pass it through a meat grinder twice to ensure the minced meat is as tender as possible.

2. To make the meatballs juicier, you can add onions to them. For two hundred grams of meat, half a small onion will be enough.

The onion needs to be either very finely chopped or grated on a fine grater (this is the best option). Add onion to the minced meat, salt and add ground black pepper or a mixture of peppers to give the meatballs a richer taste.

If you are using completely dry meat or just want to make the meatballs as juicy as possible, you can pour a tablespoon of melted butter into the minced meat.

3. Now mix the minced meat thoroughly. This should be done not with a spoon, but with your hands, so that all the ingredients are distributed as evenly as possible.

You can even beat the minced meat. To do this, lift the mince and forcefully throw it onto the cutting board, repeat about ten times.

4. After kneading the minced meat, you can begin to form meatballs. Immediately place a plate of water near you and wet your palms so that the meatballs do not stick to your hands.

Using a teaspoon, take a small amount of minced meat. Meatballs should not be large; the most suitable size is 1.5-2.5 centimeters.

5. Now roll the minced meat between your palms to form a round ball. Place the finished ball on a plate, wet your hands again with water and roll the same balls from the rest of the minced meat.

Try to make them all the same size.

6. Pour water into a saucepan and boil it. Add a little salt and bay leaf to boiling water. Place the meatballs in the water and wait until it starts to boil again. Now turn the heat down a little. When foam appears on the surface, be sure to remove it with a spoon.

7. Cook the meatballs for seven to ten minutes, depending on the size of the balls. After this, carefully remove the meatballs from the broth using a slotted spoon and place them on a plate.

Now cook the soup with potatoes and vegetables using this broth, and return the meatballs to the pan when the soup is completely ready. Thanks to this, the soup will turn out delicious, and the meatballs in it will remain whole, beautiful and tender.

As for how to make minced meatballs for soup with different flavors, if you wish, you can add grated cheese, fried carrots or fried onions to the minced meat, change the composition of spices and combine types of meat.

How to make minced meatballs for soup at home, simple, fast and delicious!

You can make meatballs from minced meat or fish. These balls turn out especially tasty when two or three types of meat are mixed and seasoned with finely chopped onions, garlic, salt, pepper, and herbs. Most recipes contain eggs and bread crumbs.

You can also add vegetables and grains to the meatballs to give the dish a bright taste.

1. Meatballs

Ingredients

• 300 g minced pork or 150 g each minced pork and beef;
• ½ medium onion;
• 1 bunch of greens;
• 1 chicken egg;
• salt, pepper - to taste;
• 1 tablespoon of milk powder or cream.

Preparation

Peel the onion and chop it finely.

Place the minced meat in a bowl and add the onion to it.

Chop the greens and add to the minced meat.

Break a chicken egg into the minced meat. Salt and pepper.

Stir the resulting mass well so that the minced meat is homogeneous and tender.

To make the meatballs even more tender and give them a creamy taste, add 1 tablespoon of milk powder or cream to the minced meat.

You can replace the powder with a combination of butter and soaked white bread. Soak 150 g of bread crumb in 100 ml of water or milk for 10 minutes. Drain off excess liquid and add the bun to the minced meat. Next, add 30 g of butter.

With wet hands, form the minced meat into meatballs. Choose the size at your discretion, but remember that a meat ball with a diameter of 2–3 cm is optimal.

2. Fish balls

Ingredients

• 300 g boneless white fish fillet;
• 1 egg;
• 2 tablespoons flour;
• salt, pepper - to taste;
• 50 g butter;
• a small bunch of green onions.

Preparation

Pat the fish fillet dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture and grind with a meat grinder or blender. Add egg, flour, salt and pepper to the mixture. Mix the mixture thoroughly until smooth. Grate the butter and finely chop the green onions. Add the ingredients to the minced meat and mix everything again. Form meatballs from the resulting minced meat.

3. Chicken meatballs

Ingredients

• 250 g chicken fillet;
• 1 onion;
• a small bunch of cilantro;
• 100 g white bread;
• 75 ml water or milk;
• 1 chicken egg;
• ½ teaspoon salt;
• pepper - to taste.

Preparation

Rinse the chicken fillet, remove veins, excess fat and cut into small pieces. Peel the onion and cut into several pieces. Place ingredients in a blender or food processor and process on medium speed for 2-3 minutes.

Wash the cilantro or other greens and chop finely. Soak the bread crumb in water or milk for 5–7 minutes, then squeeze to remove excess moisture. Add egg, softened bread, cilantro, salt and pepper to the minced meat. Grind on medium speed for 3-4 minutes.

Wet your hands with water and make meat balls with a diameter of no more than 4 cm.

4. Meatballs with vegetables

Ingredients

• 250 g meat;
• 150 g cauliflower;
• 1 egg;
• 20 g ginger;
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce;
• 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs;
• salt - to taste.

Preparation

Grind the meat (ideally chicken) in a meat grinder or blender. Wash the cauliflower, separate the inflorescences, and place in boiling water for 5–7 minutes. Afterwards, cool the cabbage a little, grind it in a blender and place it in the minced meat. Add egg, grated ginger, soy sauce and breadcrumbs. Mix well and form small balls.

5. Meatballs according to the IKEA recipe

Ingredients

• 1 medium potato;
• 1 onion;
• 40 g breadcrumbs;
• 250 g minced pork;
• 250 g minced beef;
• 1 egg;
• 50 ml milk;
• salt, pepper - to taste.

Preparation

Boil the potatoes, cool, peel and mash with a fork. Chop the onion and fry with a spoon of olive oil until transparent. Add crackers, fried onions, both types of minced meat, egg and milk to the mashed potatoes. Add salt, pepper and mix well with your hands. To obtain a more homogeneous mass, beat the minced meat several times. Then form balls.

What to cook with meatballs

Meatballs are used both as an ingredient and as an independent dish. They are boiled, fried, stewed, baked.

1. How to make meatball soup

Ingredients

• ½ bell pepper;
• 1 carrot;
• 2–3 potatoes;
• ½ medium onion;
• 2 ½ liters of water;
• meatballs from 300 g minced meat;
• salt, pepper - to taste;
• greens, sour cream - for serving.

Preparation

Wash the vegetables. Peel the bell pepper from seeds and cut into small cubes. Chop the carrots in the same way.

Peel the potatoes and cut into slices. Chop the onion.

Place a pan of water on the fire. Once the water boils, reduce the heat and add the onion. When bubbles appear on the surface of the liquid again, add carrots and peppers.

Bring the broth to a boil and add the potatoes to the pan.

10–12 minutes after cooking (about the time until the water and potatoes boil), add the meatballs to the soup.

If white meat foam forms on the surface, skim it off. If you want a clear broth, cook the meatballs first for 2-3 minutes. Then drain the water and prepare the soup according to the recipe.

Cook the meatball soup for 10–12 minutes. Then add salt and pepper to the soup. Then remove the pan from the heat, cover with a lid and leave for 10 minutes to allow the soup to steep. Serve the soup hot with herbs, sour cream and black bread.

This soup is good as a base. You can make various variations of it by adding vermicelli, barley, rice.

2. How to bake meatballs

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Grease a baking sheet with vegetable oil. Place the meatballs and place them in an oven preheated to 180°C. Chicken and fish balls will bake in 20–25 minutes, meat balls in 30–35.

3. How to stew meatballs in tomato sauce

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Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil;
• 2 tablespoons butter;
• 2–3 cloves of garlic;
• 1 medium onion;
• 5–6 medium tomatoes;
• 1 glass of water;
• 1 ½ tablespoons sugar;
• salt, pepper - to taste;
• ½ teaspoon turmeric;
• meatballs from 700 g minced meat.

Preparation

Heat vegetable oil over medium heat, add butter and fry the garlic. After a couple of minutes, remove the garlic, throw the chopped onion into the pan and sauté over medium heat for 5 minutes. Chop the tomatoes, put them in a blender and puree them. Add tomatoes, water, sugar, salt, pepper and turmeric to the onions. Stir and leave to simmer for 10-15 minutes.

Place the meatballs in the tomato sauce so that the tops peek out. Carefully turn the balls over and pour the sauce over the top. After boiling, simmer chicken meatballs for 15 minutes, and fish or meat balls for 20–25 minutes under the lid. Serve hot with tomato sauce.

4. How to fry meatballs

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This is the recipe used to prepare the famous Swedish meatballs from IKEA.

Ingredients

For frying:

• meatballs from 500 g minced meat;
• wheat flour;
• 1 tablespoon olive oil;
• 2 tablespoons butter.

For the berry sauce:

• 50 ml water;
• 30 g sugar;
• a pinch of cinnamon;
• dried ginger;
• 100 g lingonberries or cranberries.

For the cream sauce:

• 200 ml meat broth;
• 100 ml milk;
• 1 tablespoon flour;
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch;
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce;
• salt, ground black pepper - to taste.

Preparation

Dredge meatballs in flour. Pour olive oil into the pan and add butter. Fry the meat balls in this mixture until cooked for 10-12 minutes, remembering to turn over. Remove the finished meatballs from the heat and let them brew under the lid. At this time, prepare the sauce.

Start with berries. Pour water into a saucepan, add sugar, cinnamon and ginger. Bring to a boil. Add the berries and mash them well. Cover the sauce with a lid and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

In a second saucepan, heat the meat broth, pour in the milk and bring to a boil. Dilute starch and flour with a tablespoon of water and add to the sauce. Pour in soy sauce, salt and pepper. Cook until thickened over low heat.

These meatballs are best served with boiled potatoes, topped with creamy sauce. Place the berry sauce separately.

How to properly make meatballs for soup?

1. - 1 glass of rice
   - 350 gr. meat of your choice (pork, beef)
   - 1 small onion
   - 2 slices of soft white bread
   - saucer of milk (for bread)
   - salt pepper
   Cooking method:
   Cut the meat into small pieces, the onion into small cubes.
   Grind the meat and onions through a meat grinder to obtain a homogeneous minced meat.
   Add bread soaked in milk to the minced meat, add salt and pepper.
   You should not add an egg to the minced meat, because it gives the meatballs unnecessary hardness and makes the broth cloudy.
   Add rice to the fully prepared minced meat and mix thoroughly.
   Form small round-shaped meatballs.
   Remember: the meatballs need to be placed in the soup 15-20 minutes before it is ready, then the balls will not fall apart and will retain their shape. or like this: Minced meat can be made from any meat: beef, pork, lamb or a mixture of different types. The finished minced meat should be salted and peppered. If desired, you can add a tablespoon of semolina to the minced meat and let it stand for fifteen minutes so that the semolina swells; this will make the finished meatballs especially soft and tender. But there is no need to add an egg; due to their small size, the meatballs retain their shape well during the cooking process, while the egg white makes them harsh and the broth cloudy.
2. Clean minced meat (onion, pepper, salt). In your left palm, squeeze, the minced meat appears from the clenched fist, pinch off the desired size, quickly roll into a ball and into the broth. All meatballs are ready.
3. according to the technology, an egg goes, a bit of bread and
   egg, small onion, salt, pepper
   skip everything 2 times

   Instead of a bun I put semolina

4. Personally, I don’t put anything other than meat and onions (and salt and pepper, of course) into meatballs! For what? They turn out so tasty and juicy. And bread, rice, eggs - so that there is more of them.
5. Evgeny, with an egg, these are not meatballs either.... meatballs are just minced meat rolled into balls.... the maximum, except for salt and pepper - onions))) and, with an egg, this is no longer for soup)
6. these are not meatballs, these are meatballs
   Meatballs are all much simpler, just mix the minced meat with an egg, salt and pepper, that’s it!!! Don’t invent anything!!! Everything ingenious is simple!!!
7. SOUP WITH MEATBALLS

   You can cook this soup with vegetable, chicken or meat broth. If you don’t have natural broth, you can cook with broth from a soup cube or just water.

   Broth or water 1 liter
   Potatoes - 3 5 pieces (depending on the size of the potatoes and your love for them)
   1 small carrot
   Onion 1 piece
   Salt, pepper, bay leaf
   Vegetable oil for frying vegetables

   For the meatballs you will need:
   Minced meat 300 g (I usually make meatballs from minced beef, but you can use pork or mixed minced pork and beef)
   All purpose seasoning 1 teaspoon
   Semolina 1 tablespoon
   Onion 1 small onion
   Egg 1 piece
   Salt pepper

   PREPARATION:

   Cut the onion into small cubes and fry in vegetable oil until transparent (3-4 minutes). Add the carrots cut into strips to the onion and fry everything together for another 3 - 4 minutes.

   Vegetables should not be overly fried. It is enough just to lightly fry them so that the sugar in the vegetables begins to caramelize, which will give the dish a very pleasant homemade taste.
   For the meatballs you will need minced meat. Preferable, but not strictly necessary! , scroll the meat twice. You can spin the meat together with the onion or spin only the meat and then add grated onion to it.
   Add egg, semolina, universal seasoning (if desired), salt and pepper to the minced meat.

   Mix everything thoroughly until smooth.

   In order to prevent the meatballs from falling apart during the cooking process, it is VERY advisable to not only knead the meat mixture, but also beat it out. To do this, gather the meat into a ball and throw it back into the bowl. It is advisable to make at least 10-15 such throws.
   Form meatballs from the prepared minced meat. In order for our soup to be as clear as possible, I usually boil the meatballs separately, and only then add them to the pan with the soup. But to be honest, this is not necessary. You can easily add the meatballs raw and cook them along with the rest of the soup ingredients. If this is what you decide to do, then place them after the potatoes and before the fried vegetables. And if you decide to boil them first, then boil the water, reduce the heat so that the water in the pan stops boiling intensely, and carefully, stirring gently, one by one, add the meatballs. As soon as they float to the surface, and this will happen literally in 5-7 minutes, remove them with a slotted spoon and add them in this form to the pan with the soup.

   Pour broth or water into a saucepan, add diced potatoes and cook after boiling for about 5 minutes. Add the fried vegetables, salt and pepper, bring to a boil and cook for about 5 minutes.

   Place the boiled meatballs in the pan, cover with a lid and cook until the potatoes and other vegetables are fully cooked (literally 5-10 minutes).

   5 minutes before cooking, add bay leaf to the pan.
   Serve with dill, parsley or green onions.
   Enjoy your meal!

8. I just make minced meat + onions and spices. I don’t even add an egg so the broth doesn’t get cloudy.
9. minced meat, grind the onion in a meat grinder, add to the minced meat. add an egg to the minced meat. add salt and pepper, then make round meatballs and place them in boiling water, where the potatoes or cereals are almost cooked beforehand, add the fry after the meatballs, cook for 10-15 minutes

It's hard to find a person who doesn't like tender meat balls - meatballs. They perfectly complement any side dish and can be served with salad or just vegetables. This universal dish will appeal to children, and for little ones, airy, soft cutlets are a real pleasure that does not require long and hard chewing. To make them tasty, light and airy, you should know a few good recipes and tips on how to cook meatballs.

Recipes for making minced chicken meatballs

One of the most important points when preparing tasty and healthy meatballs is the use of freshly prepared minced meat yourself; store-bought minced meat is questionable. It is believed that in order to prepare delicious meat balls you need to use minced meat from different meats - chicken, beef, pork, and sometimes lamb.

There are a huge number of delicious recipes based on chicken, which can be the basis of a delicious soup, borscht, porridge, potatoes, whatever your heart desires. Stroganoff-style meatballs should be considered one of the most delicious recipes.

For this dish you will need the following ingredients:

• Minced chicken.
• Chopped onions.
• Egg – 1 piece.
• ¼ teaspoon salt.
• Bread crumbs (about 3 tablespoons).
• Ground black pepper.
• 1 tbsp. spoon of vegetable oil.
• Chicken broth (400 ml.)
• ¼ cup medium fat sour cream.

To cook, thoroughly mix all the ingredients: raw minced meat, bread crumbs, finely chopped onion, egg, herbs, salt and pepper. Once the mixture is ready, start forming mini patties, you should get about 15 pieces, depending on what size you chose.

Heat the frying pan over high heat, add vegetable oil, turn down the heat a little and fry our meatballs. Next, add the meat broth and cook them in the broth for 15 minutes. The final touch is adding sour cream. Voila, your dish is ready. For lovers of the exotic, a recipe for Mexican-style chicken meatballs is suitable.

Ingredients:

• Minced chicken.
• Light bread (about 50 gr.)
• Onions – 4 pieces.
• Salt, ground pepper - add to taste.
• Parsley – 10-12 sprigs.
• Eggs – 2 pieces.
• Vegetable oil – 3/5 tbsp. spoons
• Light beans – 350-400 gr.
• Tomatoes – 500 gr.

First, soak the bread in water. Grate one onion and mix it with minced chicken. Add seasonings to taste (salt, pepper). Finely chop the parsley and squeeze the white bread. Add eggs, soaked bread, and chopped parsley to the finished mixture. The finished minced mixture should be left in the refrigerator for half an hour. After 30 minutes, form round cutlets, fry them, and remove from the pan. Chop and sauté the remaining onion, add tomatoes, beans and simmer for about 10 minutes, then add our meatballs and leave to simmer for another 10-15 minutes.

Chicken meatballs for soup

Soup with such mini cutlets is not just tasty, but also satisfying. The most important ingredient is meat balls, which must be prepared correctly to make the soup tasty, rich and tender. Cooking them is not at all difficult, the main thing is to approach the cooking process with soul. To prepare these meatballs for soup we will need the following products:

• Minced chicken – 450 gr.
• Onion – 1 piece.
• Seasonings (salt, pepper, parsley).
• Additionally, the following can be used: white bread, carrots, etc.

To prepare, mix all the necessary ingredients: minced meat, onion, salt and pepper, leave the whole mixture in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes. The size of the balls should range from the size of a cherry to the size of a walnut. To prevent the meat from sticking to your hands, they should be constantly moistened with cool water. You need to add the meatballs to the soup 10-15 minutes before turning off the heat.

Steamed baby meatballs in a slow cooker

Steamed meatballs are ideal for adults who are trying to stick to proper nutrition, as well as for children. Preparing such mini-cutlets is easy, quick, and most importantly, the result will be tasty, satisfying, and you won’t even notice how they are swept off the table. The texture of these baby meatballs is soft and airy, making them perfect for babies.

To prepare you will need:

• Minced chicken – 300-400 gr.
• 1 onion.
• 1 carrot.
• A pinch of salt.
• 500 ml water.

Grind the onions and carrots in a blender, combine all the ingredients, mix. Next, we form balls of the size you need. Add water to the multicooker, place a steam basket and place our meat balls there. Turn on the steamer mode, cooking time: about 50-60 minutes. This recipe will delight your family and child, and you will enjoy the ease of preparation.

Meatballs in tomato sauce

There are a huge number of recipes on how to cook meatballs in tomato sauce. Tomato sauce adds an unusually delicate taste to all meat dishes. These meat balls are ideal for serving with spaghetti, buckwheat porridge, mashed potatoes, and other side dishes.

For this recipe you need the following ingredients:

For the meatballs:

• Minced meat with onions – 300 gr.
• Garlic – 2 cloves.
• Parsley.
• Seasonings - to taste.

For the sauce:

• Tomatoes in their own juice (about 500 gr.)
• Onion – 1 piece.
• Sweet pepper – 1 piece.
• Seasonings: suneli hops, ground ginger, ground paprika, salt, sugar - to taste.

Beef with rice and gravy

Beef meatballs are a great way to add variety to your menu. To prepare such a meat dish you will need: 500 gr. minced beef, rice, egg, clove of garlic, finely chopped parsley, cumin, salt and pepper to taste. If you choose long varieties of rice, then they stick out funny, like the spines of a hedgehog. The most important thing for preparing such a dish is a delicious gravy, which will add excellent taste to pasta, noodles, buckwheat, and other side dishes.

For the gravy you need:

• Tomatoes – 400 gr.
• Onions – 2 heads.
• Tomato paste – 1.5 tbsp. spoons.
• Grated nutmeg – 1 tbsp. spoon
• Pepper, salt - to taste.

Mix the minced meat, add boiled rice, parsley, salt and other seasonings, beat in the egg, mix the mixture and divide into 18-20 parts, make our meatballs. In order to chop onions and tomatoes, you need to use a blender. We also add grated nutmeg and pepper. Transfer the finished mixture into a saucepan, pour in the tomato paste, bring to a boil and add the meatballs. They should simmer for about 45 minutes, stirring from time to time. The main thing is not to overdo it with time so that they don’t fall apart.

Fish balls in the oven

Fish balls in the oven are not just tasty, but also healthy. It won't be difficult to prepare such a delicious dish. The main thing is to know a few secrets that will help you make a dish easily, quickly, and most importantly, quickly. Pink salmon and its loin are excellent for this recipe, although the choice of fish is personal taste preference, so you are not limited in choice.

To cook them in the oven you will need:

• Fish fillet – 500 gr.
• Onion – 1 pc.
• Carrots – 1 pc.
• Sour cream – 250-300 gr.
• Butter – 25 gr.
• Dill – 1 bunch.
• Seasonings to taste.

First, wash the dill, peel the carrots and onions. Dill should be finely chopped. Cut the cooled butter into small pieces. We throw the carrots and onions into a meat grinder and pass them through with the minced meat. We form neat balls, pressing with a finger, make small holes where we put the oil.

The oven should be heated to 180 degrees, put the meatballs in a baking dish and put them in the oven to cook. Mix sour cream, dill, half a glass of water, salt, pepper and after 15 minutes, remove the pan from the oven, pour sauce over our fish dish and leave in the oven for 40 minutes. That's all, bon appetit.

Check out also delicious recipes with gravy.

Video recipe for making Swedish meatballs

If you are tired of standard recipes, you will like a wonderful recipe for making meatballs, and they are prepared by real Swedes. This recipe is simple, tasty, satisfying. You don't necessarily need any culinary talent to prepare such a delicious meat dish. Watch a detailed video recipe on how to cook delicious Swedish meatballs:

Meatballs in sour cream sauce

Many people wonder how to make a light, tender sauce for meatballs that will appeal to adults, children, and will also be easy to prepare. One of these sauces should be considered sour cream sauce with milk, which is quickly prepared and does not require a huge amount of ingredients. To cook meatballs in sour cream sauce, watch the video, which explains in detail all the stages of preparation: