One of the Aegean Beauties: Izmir Meatballs

for-izmir-meatballs-soak-the-inside-of-stale-bread-with-mineral-water-and-squeeze-the-water-grate-the-onion-and-squeeze-the-juice-chop-the-parsley-leaves-finely-and-crush-the-garlic-combine-the-meatball-ingredients-in-a-deep-bowl-knead-and-leave-to-rest-in-the-refrigerator

p-classstandardpeel-the-potatoes-cut-them-into-large-slices-wash-them-dry-them-and-fry-them-in-oil-until-only-the-outside-turns-brown-place-the-fried-potatoes-on-paper-towels-and-lightly-salt-themp

take-the-meatball-mixture-out-of-the-fridge-wet-your-hands-and-tear-off-pieces-the-size-of-walnuts-shape-them-in-your-hands-so-that-the-potatoes-are-the-same-size

heat-the-butter-in-the-pan-and-fry-the-meatballs-until-the-outsides-turn-brown-set-the-browned-meatballs-aside

first-fry-the-tomato-paste-and-grated-tomatoes-in-the-remaining-oil-in-the-same-pan-add-hot-water-and-spices-and-boil-for-a-while-fill-a-medium-sized-baking-tray-with-one-potato-and-one-meatball-after-placing-the-peppers-and-tomatoes-in-large-pieces-in-the-gaps-or-in-between-pour-the-sauce-over-all-the-products-on-the-tray

bake-izmir-meatballs-in-a-hot-oven-at-200-degrees-for-about-20-minutes-until-the-top-is-golden-brown

serve-izmir-meatballs-hot-enjoy-your-meal