Meatballs In Tomato Sauce

• 2 None white bread slices
• 1 3/4 lbs ground beef
• 3 None onions, finely diced
• 2 None eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 3/4 lbs ripe tomatoes, chopped
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2-3 tbsp dry sherry
• 1 tsp sugar
• None None Creme fraiche or sour cream, for serving

1. Soak the bread in a bowl of cold water for 1-2 mins. Squeeze out the excess liquid, then place the bread in a bowl with the ground beef, one-third of the onions, the eggs and cumin. Mix thoroughly. Wet your hands slightly, then form the mixture into 24 meatballs.
2. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, 8-10 mins. Spoon off any excess fat.
3. Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the remaining onions and cook for 5 mins. Add the garlic and cook for 3-4 mins. Stir in the tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 1 min. Add the tomatoes and cook for 8-10 mins. Add the sherry and sugar; season with salt and pepper and simmer for 2 mins. Add the meatballs and warm through. Divide among four serving bowls. Top each portion with some creme fraiche and serve.

white bread, ground beef, onions, eggs, ground cumin, olive oil, garlic, tomatoes, tomato, sherry, sugar, crueme

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