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Cheesy Albanian Meatballs with Spiced Tomato Sauce

A variation of Albanian meatballs with a spiced tomato sauce and a generous cheese topping.

45 minutes4 servings
Cheesy Albanian Meatballs with Spiced Tomato Sauce
Photo: SualdoDino · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Combine ground beef, ground lamb, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, and minced garlic in a bowl.
  2. Shape into meatballs and cook in a pan until browned.
  3. In the same pan, add tomato sauce, paprika, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Top with cheese and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 10 minutes until the cheese is golden.
  5. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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