Beef and Carrot Meatballs

Beef and Carrot Meatballs
A creative reinterpretation of traditional country cooking that combines the tenderness of beef with the sweetness of vegetables. Inspired by old homemade cookbooks, this recipe offers a perfect balance between rustic flavors and a soft texture enhanced with a gourmet touch. Ideal for anyone looking for a wholesome and nourishing dish, these meatballs are the perfect comfort food for any special occasion
Yield: 4 servings / 16 pieces
Total time: 30 min
Preparation time: 20 min
Cooking time: 10 min
Difficulty:
Cost:
Tools: Bowl, Stove, Pan
Weight per serving: 190 g
Energy: 415 Kcal
Carbohydrates: 15 g
Fats: 31 g
Proteins: 21 g
Basketball: 1 h
Allergens: Gluten, Milk, Eggs
Pairing: Albana di Romagna
Occasion: Family dinner

Ingredients

Portions for 4 servings
4
For cooking
40 g
For serving

Method

It takes steps in 30 min
1 Beef and Carrot Meatballs - step 1
Place the slices of bread in a bowl with the milk and let them soak for 10 minutes
2 Beef and Carrot Meatballs - step 2
Peel the carrots and finely grate them
3 Beef and Carrot Meatballs - step 3
In a large bowl combine the ground beef, the grated carrots, the softened bread, the egg, the salt, and the Parmesan cheese
4 Beef and Carrot Meatballs - step 4
Mix very well with your hands and let the mixture rest for 1 hour, covered with plastic wrap
5 Beef and Carrot Meatballs - step 5
Shape the mixture into meatballs about the size of a walnut, coat them in flour, and flatten them slightly
6 Beef and Carrot Meatballs - step 6
Melt the butter in a large frying pan and cook the meatballs on all sides for a few minutes until they are evenly golden brown
7 Beef and Carrot Meatballs - step 7
Serve the meatballs with the carrot mayonnaise and a sprinkling of finely chopped parsley

Storage

Store the meatballs in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Alternatively, they can be frozen after cooking for about one month, making sure to thaw them slowly in the refrigerator before serving.

Cost

The cost of this recipe is affordable thanks to the use of common, inexpensive ingredients. Using ground beef and seasonal vegetables helps keep the overall expense low

Health

This recipe is high in protein and calories due to the amount of beef, butter, and mayonnaise used. It is a hearty main course that should be enjoyed in moderation and ideally balanced with fresh vegetables
Luca Mingardi
Author Editorial staff - Luca M.
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