
Tefteli in a Cream Sauce
User Reviews
4.9
48 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
60 + tefteli
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Course
Main Course

Tefteli in a Cream Sauce
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A simple and flavorful recipe that's sure to be a favorite.
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Ingredients
Ingredients for Tefteli:
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 2 cups cooked white rice 1 cup raw = 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 large egg
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 1/2 onion grated or finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 lices of soft white bread mine was wheat-ish, but that's besides the point
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 cups Italian bread crumbs
Ingredients for the Sauce:
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 onion chopped
- 1 large carrot grated
- 2 Tbsp flour
- 1 Tbsp sour cream
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup chicken broth or stock
- 1/2 to 1 tsp paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
- Canola oil or grape seed oil
Instructions
- Cook your rice and cool to room temp or so it's just warm, not hot.
- Break up your bread and soak it in as separate bowl with milk.
- Add your ground pork and chicken to a large bowl.
- Add the following to the meat bowl: 2 cups cooked white rice, 2 large garlic cloves pressed, 1/2 onion finely chopped or grated, 1 egg, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- Drain the excess milk from the bread (it should still be very juicy). Add the bread to the meat mix. Mix everything well.
- Pour your Progresso bread crumbs into a medium bowl.
- Shape your meat into 1" balls and roll them in the bread crumbs. It's best to have all your meatballs breaded before starting to saute them.
- Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add 1/4 cup oil and let it heat up. Saute about 3-4 minutes on each side until browned.
- Once the meatballs are done, start making your gravy.
How to Make Tefteli Gravy:
- Heat a medium sauce pan over medium heat, add 2 Tbsp olive oil, 1/2 chopped onion and 1 large carrot grated. Saute until carrots and onion are soft.
- Sprinkle in 2 Tbsp flour and whisk quickly to blend. Add 1 Tbsp sour cream and stir.
- Add 1 cup heavy cream, 1 cup chicken broth and 1/2 to 1 tsp paprika and bring to a simmer.
- Add salt and pepper to taste. Bring everything to a light boil and pour it over the meatballs. Stir and enjoy.
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