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Beyti Sarma
Medium 55 min~610 kcal 9/10
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Meatball Bites in Tomato Sauce
This Balikesir-style main simmers small meatballs in a bright tomato sauce.
Medium⏱️ 32 min📖 1 min readServes 4~322 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
14 min prep 18 min cook
- #High Protein
- #One-Pot
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Timeline
Total 32 min- Prep14 min
- Cooking18 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 450 g Ground meat
- 1.5 cup(~300 ml) Grated tomato
- 1 Onion
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Olive oil
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Bread crumb
- 1 clove Garlic
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Instructions
- 1
Knead the ground meat, bread crumb, onion, and spice, then shape small meatballs.
- 2
Sear the meatballs in a pan for 4 minutes.
4 min04:00 - 3
Add the grated tomato and garlic to the same pan.
- 4
Cook the sauce for 6 minutes so no raw tomato taste remains.
6 min06:00 - 5
Move the meatballs into the sauce and cook over low heat for 12 minutes so their centers do not toughen.
12 min12:00 - 6
Rest the pan for 4 minutes so the meatball rounds absorb the sauce.
4 min04:00
💡 Tip: Making the meatballs small helps them cook more evenly in the sauce.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve the meatballs hot with rice or bread on the side.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
Nutrition (per serving)
~322
kcal calories
22
g protein
10
g carbs
21
g fat
Protein 28%Carbs 13%Fat 59%
GI 33 · Low GIGL 3 · Low GL
3.1g
Sugar
1.4g
Fiber
80.4mg
Sodium
9.3g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Estimated satiety (per serving)
8/10Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Meatball Bites in Tomato Sauce make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Meatball Bites in Tomato Sauce take?
Prep 14 minutes, cooking 18 minutes; 32 minutes in total.Is Meatball Bites in Tomato Sauce difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Meatball Bites in Tomato Sauce have?
Approximately 322 kcal per serving. Protein: 22g, carbs: 10g, fat: 21g.Which allergens does Meatball Bites in Tomato Sauce contain?
This recipe contains Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Meatball Bites in Tomato Sauce need?
This recipe needs 6 ingredients.Is Meatball Bites in Tomato Sauce filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 8/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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