Extra Information:
- Nutritional Value per serving (approximately): 400 calories, 25g of protein, 20g of carbohydrates, 20g of fats.
- Side dishes: Serve your Happy Meatballs with white or brown rice, durum wheat pasta, mashed potatoes or a green salad. See more
- Occasion: This recipe is perfect for a family lunch, a casual dinner or to take to work in your lunchbox.
- Cost: Low to moderate, depending on the amount of ground meat and vegetables used.
- Preparation Time: Approximately 1 hour.
- Difficulty Level: Easy.
- Useful Tips:
- For a lighter version, use ground beef with a lower fat content.
- You can substitute the breadcrumbs for oat bran for a richer option. fibers.
- If you prefer a smoother sauce, blend the tomato sauce in a blender after cooking.
- For an extra kick of flavor, add a pinch of brown sugar to the tomato sauce.
Symphony of Flavors: The Story Behind the Recipe
On a sunny day, the kitchen became a stage for a symphony of flavors. My grandmother, Dona Maria, masterfully conducting the creation of a dish that would become a family classic: Almôndegas Alegres.
With love and fresh ingredients, she combined the ground meat with secret spices, shaping each meatball with care.
The homemade tomato sauce, made with ripe tomatoes picked from the garden, received a special touch of spices that perfumed the house.
To complete the work, colorful vegetables, such as peppers, carrots and onions, were sautéed with love, bringing crunchiness and freshness to the recipe.
Dona Maria taught us that cooking is more than following a recipe, it is creating memories and sharing love.
The Happy Meatballs have become a symbol of family unity, present at all our celebrations.
Now, it is with great joy that I share this recipe with you, so that you can recreate this symphony of flavors in your own home and celebrate life with those you love!
Ending the Symphony with Joy!
And that’s it! Your Happy Meatballs are ready to be enjoyed and shared with those you love.
