The Secret Ingredient
Ingredients
- ●1 pound lean ground beef
- ●2 tablespoons plain breadcrumbs
- ●2 teaspoons MAGGI Granulated Chicken Flavor Bouillon, divided
- ●1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ●1 teaspoon NESCAFÉ CLÁSICO 100% Pure Instant Coffee Granules
- ●1 large egg, beaten
- ●2 tablespoons grapeseed oil, divided
- ●1/3 cup finely chopped yellow onion
- ●1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- ●1 roma tomato, finely diced
- ●2/3 cup canned diced tomatoes in juice, undrained
- ●1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ●1 bay leaf
- ●1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika powder
- ●1/2 cup NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Lowfat 2% Milk
- ●Fresh thyme sprigs for garnish
Make It
Step 1
Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon bouillon, pepper, coffee granules and egg in a large bowl. Thoroughly mix with hands; form into 24 (1-inch) meatballs.
Step 2
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, cook meatballs, turning occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes or until browned on all sides. Drain on paper towels; set aside.
Step 3
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat; add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until tender. Stir in tomato, canned tomatoes with juice, tomato paste, bay leaf and paprika.
Step 4
Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring constantly, for 12 minutes or until sauce thickens.
Step 5
Add meatballs, evaporated milk and remaining 1 teaspoon bouillon; cook for 5 minutes. Remove bay leaf. Garnish with thyme.
For a flavor variation, serve sprinkled with crumbled Cotija cheese.
