Recipe for: Istanbul-Style Meatballs with Mashed Potatoes and Wine Sauce: A Culinary Enchantment on a Plate. Tasty Recipe!
Ingredients:
For the meatballs:
- 1 lb (500 g) ground beef
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup (30 g) breadcrumbs
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Paprika
- Savory
- Cayenne pepper
- Flour for dredging
- Oil for frying
For the mashed potatoes:
- 2.2 lb (1 kg) potatoes, peeled
- 1/2 cup (130 ml) milk
- 1/4 cup (70 g) butter
For the sauce:
- 1/2 cup (130 ml) white wine
- 1 cup (250 ml) water
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1/4 cup (70 g) butter
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Instructions:
Preparing the meatballs:
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped onion, egg, and breadcrumbs. Season with salt, black pepper, paprika, savory, and a pinch of cayenne pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Wet your hands with water and shape the meat mixture into meatballs slightly larger than a walnut.
- Dredge the meatballs in flour.
- In a preheated skillet, add a small amount of oil and fry the meatballs on all sides until golden brown.
Preparing the mashed potatoes:
- Place the peeled potatoes in a pot and cover with water.
- Bring the water to a boil and cook the potatoes until tender.
- Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them and return them to the pot.
- Add the butter and milk and mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy.
- Season the mashed potatoes with salt to taste.
Preparing the sauce:
- In the same skillet where you fried the meatballs, pour in the white wine and cook for about 1 minute until it starts to evaporate.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and water until a smooth paste forms.
- Add the flour paste to the wine in the skillet and stir well.
- Season the sauce with salt and black pepper.
- Cook the sauce until it thickens.
- Finally, add the butter and stir until melted.
Serving:
- On a plate, place a scoop of mashed potatoes.
- Arrange the meatballs on top of the mashed potatoes.
- Drizzle with the wine sauce.
Enjoy!
Here are some additional tips:
- For a richer flavor, use a combination of ground beef and ground lamb.
- You can also add chopped herbs, such as parsley or mint, to the meat mixture for extra flavor.
- Serve the meatballs with a side salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
I hope you enjoy this recipe!
Recipe for: Istanbul-Style Meatballs with Mashed Potatoes and Wine Sauce: A Culinary Enchantment on a Plate. Tasty Recipe!
