Fried (or Steamed) Meatballs Recipe
Beef meatballs with cilantro, cucumbers with sweet chili sauce.
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Meatball Mixture
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, chopped onion, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, and black pepper. Mix until all the ingredients are well incorporated.
- 2
Shape the Meatballs
With your hands, shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a tray or plate.
- 3
Cooking the Meatballs
For frying: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs to the skillet and cook for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are browned and cooked through. For steaming: Place meatballs in a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover and steam for about 15-20 minutes until fully cooked.
- 4
Prepare the Cucumber Salad
While the meatballs are cooking, slice cucumbers thinly and serve alongside the meatballs.
- 5
Serve
Serve the meatballs hot with a drizzle of sweet chili sauce over them and the cucumber slices on the side.