Buckwheat with Meatballs, in a Pan

Buckwheat with meatballs is another version of the popular combination of buckwheat and minced meat. We make meatballs from ready-made minced meat, which significantly speeds up the cooking process. Juicy meatballs, saturating buckwheat with meat juices, make the dish more nutritious. Buckwheat turns out to be aromatic and crumbly.

Summary

Ingredients

• Buckwheat groats – 130 g
• Minced pork and beef – 400 g
• Bulb onions – 1 pc.
• Bay leaf – 2-3 pcs.
• Salt to taste
• Ground black pepper – to taste
• Vegetable oil (for frying) – 2 tbsp
• Fresh parsley (for serving) – 3-5 branches

Instructions

1. Gather all ingredients and measure out 300 ml of water.
2. Season the minced meat with salt and pepper, then mix well.
3. Form meatballs with wet hands until all the mixture is used.
4. Peel the onion, rinse it, and dice finely.
5. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over low heat, add the diced onion, and fry for 2 minutes.
6. Add the meatballs to the onions and fry for 3–5 minutes, turning occasionally to brown all sides.
7. Rinse the buckwheat thoroughly under cold water.
8. Add the buckwheat to the pan.
9. Season with salt and pepper, add the bay leaves, and pour in the 300 ml of water. Cover with a lid and cook over low heat for 20 minutes.
10. Rinse and dry the parsley, chop it finely, and sprinkle over the cooked dish.

Enjoy your meal!