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Moldovan Meatballs in Marinara

Traditional Moldovan meatballs served in a rich marinara sauce

35 minutes4 servings
Moldovan Meatballs in Marinara
Photo: Sacha47 · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a bowl, mix ground beef, pork, chopped onion, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, and egg.
  2. Form the mixture into small meatballs.
  3. Heat olive oil in a pan and brown the meatballs on all sides.
  4. Add tomato sauce, salt, and pepper, then simmer for 20 minutes.
  5. Serve hot with crusty bread.
  6. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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