Bat Sheva Fitoussi Shares Classic Homemade Beef Meatballs in Rich Tomato Sauce Recipe

Bat Sheva Fitoussi presents a traditional recipe for tender beef meatballs slowly cooked in a rich homemade tomato sauce with celery, onion, and spices. This easy-to-make dish uses accessible ingredients and is ideal for a family lunch, Shabbat meal, or preparing in advance. The meatballs absorb the flavors of the sauce, resulting in a juicy and flavorful meal that pairs well with rice, mashed potatoes, or couscous.

The recipe calls for half a kilogram of ground beef mixed with finely chopped onion, potato, cilantro or parsley, and celery, seasoned with salt, black pepper, paprika, and baharat. To achieve a soft and workable mixture, an egg, breadcrumbs, or additional grated potato can be added. The tomato sauce is prepared by sautéing onions, adding tomato paste, spices, and celery, then simmering with water until thickened.

After forming uniform meatballs, they are gently placed in the sauce and cooked covered on low heat for about an hour and a half. Additional water can be added if the sauce becomes too dry, or it can be simmered uncovered to thicken if too watery. The recipe highlights the slow cooking process as key to the meatballs’ tenderness and flavor infusion.

This classic homemade recipe was shared on Instagram by Bat Sheva Fitoussi and is recommended for anyone seeking a comforting, flavorful meat dish that fills the home with an inviting aroma.