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Meatballs in Marinara Sauce

Name: Meatballs in Marinara Sauce
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 500 g minced meat (pork and/or beef); 1 egg; 2 slices bread; 50 ml milk; 1 small onion; 1 garlic clove; salt and pepper to taste; flour for coating; oil for frying; 500 ml tomato juice or 400 g puréed tomatoes; 1–2 garlic cloves; 1–2 bay leaves; 1 tsp sugar; 1–2 tbsp vinegar; salt and pepper to taste; 1 tbsp oil; fresh parsley for serving

Marinated meatballs (chifteluțe marinate) are a traditional Romanian dish featuring tender meatballs made from pork and/or beef, served in a tangy tomato sauce flavored with garlic and bay leaves.

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Servings

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Prep

30 min

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Cook

30 min

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Total

1 h

🥘Ingredients

servings

For the meatballs

For the sauce

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✅Dietary Compatibility

💪High-protein🥦Clean eating🫒Mediterranean

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Yield

4 servings (approx. 20-24 meatballs)

📦Storage

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Refrigerator

2-3 days in a sealed container

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Freezer

2-3 months

🥗Nutrition Facts

Values per serving (approx. 250 g)

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Calories

150 kcal

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Protein

8 g

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Fat

10 g

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Carbohydrates

6 g

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Fiber

1 g

🍷Pairs Well With

🥂Mashed potatoes

🥂White rice or pasta

🥂Polenta

🥂Fresh bread

💡Variations

With sparkling water for fluffier meatballs

Baked for lighter version

With white wine or aromatic herbs in sauce