Ingredients

• For the Meatballs (Chifteluțe)
• 1 pound ground pork
• 1/2 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• For the Mashed Potatoes (Piure)
• 3-4 large potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1/4 cup milk or water
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Salt to taste

Directions

• Meatballs (Chifteluțe)
• In a large bowl, combine ground pork, ground beef, onion, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well with your hands until just combined.
• Shape into small meatballs, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When hot, add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
• Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set aside.
• Mashed Potatoes (Piure)
• Boil the chopped potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
• Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add butter, salt, and milk, and mash until smooth and creamy.
• Serve
• Serve the meatballs with mashed potatoes and your favorite gravy or sauce.

Notes

• 11-6-25 1/2 Recipe
• I Added
• Smoked Paprika
• Thyme Ground
• Coriander
• Baked
• I used my own recipe for the mashed potatoes
• Traditional Touch
• In Moldova, Chifteluțe are often served with a mushroom or meat-based sauce, like a brown gravy or a creamy sauce. You can also add some chopped fresh dill or parsley on top for extra flavor and color.

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