These Savory Meat and Veggie Balls are a hearty, nourishing dish packed with tender potatoes, minced meat, earthy mushrooms, and aromatic herbs. The ingredients are finely grated, mixed into a smooth, starchy mixture, then shaped into balls and pan-fried until golden. Finished with a delicate mushroom cream sauce, these comforting bites are perfect for dinner or a cozy lunch.
They’re soft on the inside, crispy on the outside, and made without breadcrumbs—perfect for those avoiding gluten or looking for a more vegetable-forward twist. Great on their own or served with rice, salad, or even inside a pita wrap!
Preparation, Cook, and Total Time
Preparation Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Yield: About 18–20 balls
Cuisine: European-inspired comfort food
Ingredients
For the Balls:
4 eggs
4 medium potatoes (about 600 g / 1.3 lb), peeled and grated
1 medium carrot, grated
400 g (14 oz) minced meat (beef or chicken)
2 medium onions, finely chopped
1 bell pepper, finely diced
150 g (1¼ cups) corn starch
40 g (¼ cup) all-purpose flour
Parsley and dill, finely chopped (about 3 tbsp each)
2 garlic cloves, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
Spices: paprika, cumin, chili flakes (optional)
Vegetable oil and butter, for frying
For the Mushroom Sauce (optional):
80 g (2.8 oz) mushrooms, sliced
150 ml (⅔ cup) milk
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp flour
Salt and pepper to taste
1 garlic clove (optional)
Directions
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