Mashed Roast Meatballs Recipe

If there is one dish that people of all ages cannot say no to, it is meatball dishes. With its smell while frying, its soft texture after cooking, and the flavor brought by the spices, it appears as a very delicious and satisfying option.

Although the classic mother's meatballs have a special place, this roast meatballs recipe is a candidate to be one of your favorites. You can give your special guests or family a feast of taste with the mashed roast meatballs recipe, which is a very practical recipe that you can prepare on a single tray for your crowded guests.

Come on then, it's time to get into the kitchen!

How to Make Mashed Roast Meatballs Recipe?

• For the roast meatballs, put the minced meat, egg and breadcrumbs in a bowl. Grate the onion and garlic over it. Add water, salt and all spices and start kneading. Knead for 8-9 minutes, wetting your hands from time to time.
• After kneading the roast meatball mixture thoroughly, place it on wax paper.
• Roll the roast meatball mixture between greaseproof paper and wrap it tightly. You will have a cylinder approximately 37-40 cm long and 9-10 cm in diameter. Let the rolled meatballs rest in the refrigerator for at least 30-45 minutes.
• Place the meatballs, wrapped well in wax paper, on the baking tray. Wet the baking paper well so that it does not burn while in the oven. Bake in a preheated 180 degree oven for 30-35 minutes. After taking it out of the oven, let it rest for at least 20 minutes without removing it from the baking paper.
• Meanwhile, peel the potatoes, cut them into large cubes and place them in a large pot. Add enough water to cover the potatoes and cook over medium heat until they soften. You can check whether the potatoes are cooked by inserting a toothpick or a small knife into the potatoes.
• Add butter and tomato paste to a small pan and fry over low heat for 1-2 minutes. Add water to the fragrant tomato paste, stir and cook for another 2-3 minutes until your sauce thickens slightly.
• Drain excess water from the cooked potatoes. Add butter and start mashing the potatoes by mixing them with a masher or a fork. Then slowly add milk and continue mixing.
• Add salt and continue mixing until the consistency of the puree is smooth. You can increase the salt content and add different spices according to your taste.
• After resting your cooked roast meatballs, separate them from the baking paper, cut them into approximately 1 cm slices and place them in a baking tray. Pour the tomato paste sauce over it, distributing it evenly.
• Cover the baking tray in which you put the sauced roast meatballs with foil to prevent them from drying out. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for 20-25 minutes.
• Spread the mashed potatoes on the bottom of your plates and place the meatballs on them. Using a spoon, scoop out the tomato paste sauce remaining in the bowl, pour some on top and serve. Enjoy your meal!