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Albanian Meatballs with Tomato Sauce and Cheese
Traditional Albanian meatballs served with a rich tomato sauce and melted cheese topping.
Ingredients
Method
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, finely chopped onion, and minced garlic.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs.
- In a pan, cook the meatballs over medium heat until browned and cooked through.
- Pour tomato sauce over the meatballs and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Top with cheese and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 10 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.
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