Meatballs with cheese

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1:

Dice half an onion, place in a bowl, pour in a little vegetable oil, mix well, microwave for 2 minutes, then let cool.

Step 2:

Place 150 grams of ground beef and 150 grams of ground pork in a clean bowl, add the onion, breadcrumbs, half a tablespoon of crushed garlic, half a teaspoon of salt, and pepper to taste. Mix well with your hands.

Step 3:

Cover the bowl with cling film and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.

Step 4:

Divide the minced meat into 6 portions. Form it into a ball and press it between your hands to remove any air bubbles.

Step 5:

Make a depression in the ball, turning it into something like a bowl.

Step 6:

Place a portion of grated mozzarella into the resulting cavity, cover the cheese with the minced meat, and roll it into another smooth ball. Repeat the process with the remaining portions of minced meat and cheese.

Step 7:

Place flour and breadcrumbs in separate bowls, break and mix one egg.

Step 8:

Roll the balls first in flour, then in egg, and finally, generously sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Press the breadcrumbs firmly into the surface.

Step 9:

Pour a generous amount of vegetable oil into a deep frying pan and heat it until it's hot enough to half-cover the balls. Place the balls in the hot oil, fry until golden brown, then flip and fry for another 6 minutes.

Step 10:

Fry the second portion of koloboks, garnish with parsley and serve.

Cooking tips

Instead of mixed minced meat, you can use only beef.

It is better to knead the minced meat and shape the balls with gloves so that they do not stick to your hands.

It’s better to use a small but deep frying pan – this way you’ll need less oil.

If the oil hasn't darkened, don't throw it away. Cool it, strain it through a fine sieve, pour it into a jar with a lid, and refrigerate it. This oil can be used again for deep-frying or frying.

Do not pour darkened oil down the drain - it will cause blockages.