Lazy Easy Meatball Recipe (Russian Kotleti)
Dive into the deliciousness of these effortless "lazy meatballs"! Whipped up in a single bowl with just a few simple ingredients and bold seasonings, they're perfect as an appetizer, in a meatball sub, tossed into soup, or over spaghetti. Irresistibly tasty and oh-so-easy to make!
Servings: 32 meatballs
Calories: 62kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef room temperature
- ¾ cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup flour
- 1 medium onion grated
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped or minced
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 ½ teaspoon sea salt or to taste
- black pepper to taste
- avocado oil or olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Combine everything in a bowl. Preheat skillet over medium heat with avocado oil using about 2 tablespoons.
- Using a small ice cream scooper place meatballs into the skillet slightly pressing them down to form a small meat pancake.
- Cook until golden color on both sides. Enjoy with mashed potato casserole and Caesar salad.
Notes
- Bake meatballs on a sheet pan instead of frying for less mess.
- Make a larger batch and freeze leftovers for quick meals.
- Serve with easy sides like macaroni, rice, or no knead bread.
Nutrition
Calories: 62kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 127mg | Potassium: 61mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 62IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.5mg