Appetizer📍 All of RomaniaEasy💪 High-protein

Meatballs

Name: Meatballs
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 500 g minced meat (pork and beef mix); 2 eggs; 3 crushed garlic cloves; 1 small onion finely chopped; 3 slices of white bread soaked in milk and squeezed; 1 tbsp chopped parsley; salt and pepper to taste; oil for frying (about 200 ml); flour for coating; mustard; side dishes (mashed potatoes, green salad)

Romanian-style meatballs — crispy on the outside and tender inside, made from minced meat, garlic, and fresh herbs.

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Servings

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Prep

30 min

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Cook

30 min

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Total

60 min

🥘Ingredients

servings

Meatball mixture

For frying and serving

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✅Dietary Compatibility

💪High-protein

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Yield

approx. 16–20 meatballs

📦Storage

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Refrigerator

3 days in a sealed container

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Freezer

Up to 2 months

🥗Nutrition Facts

Values per serving (approx. 120g)

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Calories

250 kcal

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Protein

15 g

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Fat

20 g

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Carbohydrates

5 g

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Fiber

1 g

🍷Pairs Well With

🥂Spicy mustard

🥂Mashed or fried potatoes

🥂Cabbage or tomato salad

🥂Dry red wine

💡Variations

Bake meatballs at 190°C for 25–30 min for a healthier version.

Add 1 tbsp dill or thyme for extra flavor.

Use only chicken meat for a lighter version.