In the Kitchen: Polish Braised Meatballs

In the kitchen today, we welcome Chef Nick Rabar from Avenue N making Polish Braised Meatballs.

Ingredients and Instructions for the Meatballs:

• 1 LB Ground Pork
• 1 LB Ground Beef
• 1 Onion, minced
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 cup Bread Crumbs
• 1 Egg, cracked
• 1 pinch Kosher Salt
• 1 pinch Black Pepper
• 1 Tablespoon Oregano, chopped
• 1 Tablespoon Parsley, chopped

1. Combine all ingredients, braised in sauce.

Ingredients and Instructions for the Sauce:

• 1 quart Tomato Puree
• 1 pint Beef Stock
• 1 LB Kielbasa, rough chopped
• 1Onion, julienne
• 1/4 head Green Cabbage
• 1/8 cup Spices (salt, pepper, garlic, dried herbs)
• 1 Tablespoon Sugar
• 2 Tablespoons Smoked Paprika
• 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil

1. Saute onions and cabbage in olive oil.
2. Add all other ingredients and simmer with meatballs for 30 – 45 minutes.