Romanian Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
For Cooking
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Finely chop the onion and garlic cloves. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- 2
Mix the Filling
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped pork belly, rice, chopped onion, minced garlic, dill, salt, black pepper, and the egg. Mix well until everything is combined.
Cooking
- 3
Form the Meatballs
Shape the meat mixture into small meatballs, about 2 inches in diameter.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
- 5
Sear the Meatballs
Add the meatballs to the pot in batches, searing them on all sides until browned. Remove and set aside.
- 6
Prepare the Sauce
In the same pot, add the tomato sauce and water, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer.
- 7
Cook the Meatballs
Carefully return the seared meatballs to the pot, cover, and simmer on low heat for 30 minutes.
- 8
Serve
Once cooked, serve the meatballs hot with a sprinkle of fresh dill on top.
