Brazilian recipe
Quick Homemade Meatballs (Receita de almôndegas rápidas caseiras)
Make juicy, tasty meatballs in minutes with this practical recipe using just a few ingredients—ideal for everyday cooking.
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Ingredients
1 kg lean minced beef
1 packet onion soup mix (powder)
1 egg
3 tablespoons plain flour (approximately)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
Salt to taste (if needed)
1 packet onion soup mix (powder)
1 egg
3 tablespoons plain flour (approximately)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
Salt to taste (if needed)
Where to find ingredients
Look for minced meat, onion soup mix, eggs, flour, soy sauce, and salt at supermarkets, butcher shops, and the spices or baking aisle. If onion soup mix is unavailable, a suitable substitute is a dry onion soup seasoning packet.
Preparation method
- In a large bowl, mix the minced beef, the onion soup mix packet, the egg and the soy sauce
- Add the flour gradually, mixing well, until you get a firm mixture that lets you shape the meatballs without sticking to your hands
- Shape the mixture into small balls
- Heat oil in a frying pan and fry the meatballs until browned on all sides
- Alternatively, the meatballs can be baked in a preheated oven
Observations
Quick meatballs are a classic of Brazilian home cooking, ideal for anyone looking for flavour and convenience in the kitchen. This recipe uses simple ingredients to create juicy, tasty meatballs, perfect for serving with pasta, mash, or as a snack. The preparation is so straightforward that it suits everyone, from experienced cooks to beginners.
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