Brazilian recipe
Cheese-Stuffed Meatballs (Almôndegas recheadas com queijo)
A simple and comforting recipe for homemade meatballs stuffed with fresh cheese, yielding a tender and flavourful result perfect for an easy lunch or dinner.
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Ingredients
30g fresh cheese, cut into cubes
1 clove of garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon dried oregano
100g lean minced beef
1/2 onion, finely diced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon plain flour
1/2 can tomato passata or sauce
1 clove of garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon dried oregano
100g lean minced beef
1/2 onion, finely diced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon plain flour
1/2 can tomato passata or sauce
Where to find ingredients
You can find lean minced beef at any local supermarket meat aisle or your neighbourhood butcher. Fresh cheese cubes are available in the deli section or specialty dairy aisles. For the tomato sauce, look for quality passata or a simple tomato-based pasta sauce in the pantry staples aisle.
Preparation method
- Season the cheese cubes with the oregano and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the minced beef, onion, crushed garlic, chopped parsley, and salt.
- Gradually add the flour to the meat mixture, kneading well until you achieve a homogeneous consistency that holds together.
- Take small portions of the meat mixture, flatten them in the palm of your hand, and place a seasoned cheese cube in the centre.
- Carefully fold the meat over the cheese, sealing and rolling it between your palms to form neat meatballs.
- Place the meatballs on a baking tray and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for approximately 20 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- While the meatballs are in the oven, gently heat the tomato sauce in a pan.
- Serve the meatballs hot, drizzled generously with the warmed tomato sauce.
Observations
Stuffed meatballs featuring a soft cheese centre are a versatile and delicious dish, ideal for anyone looking for a practical yet flavoursome meal. This recipe combines the succulence of minced beef with the gooey indulgence of melted cheese, resulting in truly irresistible meat-based morsels. Served with a rich tomato sauce, they make an excellent choice for a weeknight dinner or for hosting friends and family.
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