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Albanian Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Tender meatballs simmered in a rich tomato sauce, a staple of Albanian cuisine.
Ingredients
Method
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan and brown the meatballs on all sides.
- Add tomato paste and crushed tomatoes, then stir to combine.
- Simmer for 20-25 minutes until the sauce thickens and the meatballs are cooked through.
- Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.
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