Meatballs With Raisins Recipe
The Meatballs With Raisins Recipe is a sweet, savory and tender dish that mixes juicy meat with soft raisins for a unique flavor.
Ingredients
For the meatballs:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup raisins
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the sauce:
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- ½ cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- ½ tsp cinnamon optional for warmth
Instructions
Mix the Meatball Ingredients
- In a bowl, add ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, raisins, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika and parsley.
- Mix until combined.
Shape the Meatballs
- Roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch wide.
Brown the Meatballs
- Heat olive oil in a skillet.
- Cook the meatballs for 4–5 minutes until browned on all sides.
Make the Sauce
- In the same skillet, add tomato sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, and vinegar.
- Add cinnamon if you want extra warmth.
- Stir well.
Simmer the Meatballs
- Add the browned meatballs back into the sauce.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 15 minutes.
Serve Hot
- Stir gently and serve warm.
Notes
- Chop the onions very fine so the meatballs stay soft.
- Soak raisins in warm water to make them plump.
- Don’t overmix the meat.
- Brown the meatballs for more flavor.
- Add cinnamon for a sweet and warm twist.