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Bosnian Cufte Recipe

443kcal
5 from 1 vote
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Prep 15 minutes
Cook 45 minutes
Total 1 hour
Meatballs in a tomato sauce.
Servings 8 Servings
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Bosnian

Ingredients

For the Meatballs>
  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 large onion grated
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup milk
For the Sauce:
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Large Skillet
  • Spatula
  • Paper towels

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, grated onion, eggs, breadcrumbs, paprika, salt, black pepper, and milk. Mix well with your hands.
  3. Use your hands to form the mixture into small meatballs (approximately 1.5 inches in diameter) and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
  5. While the meatballs are baking, make the sauce. In a large saucepan, sauté chopped onion in oil until soft and translucent.
  6. Add flour and tomato paste to the pan and stir well.
  7. Slowly add beef broth to the pan, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
  8. Bring the sauce to a boil and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens.
  9. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
  10. When the meatballs are done baking, add them to the sauce and simmer for 10-15 minutes, until the meatballs are fully cooked and the sauce has thickened.

Nutrition

Serving1servingCalories443kcalCarbohydrates14gProtein30gFat30gSaturated Fat11gCholesterol151mgSodium986mgPotassium586mgFiber1gSugar2g

Notes

Tips and Tricks

If the mixture is too sticky to handle, add a little more breadcrumbs to absorb the moisture.
If you are short on time, form the mixture into meatballs instead of the traditional oval-shaped patties.
You can also add grated cheese to the mixture for added flavor and moisture.

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