Instructions
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1
Chop the onion, slice the carrot, clean and slice the leek, and finely chop the dill. Drain and rinse the canned white beans.
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2
Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a deep pan or wok over medium heat.
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3
Add the sliced leek, chopped onion, and sliced carrot into the pan. Mince or press 1 clove of garlic directly into the vegetables and stir.
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4
Sprinkle in 1 tbsp of flour and cook while stirring continuously for 3 minutes.
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5
Stir in 2 tsp of pasta sauce and pour in 400 ml of water. Add 1 tsp Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp sweet paprika, and salt to taste, then simmer for 4 minutes.
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6
In a separate mixing bowl, combine 300 g of ground beef, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/3 tsp Italian seasoning, 1 tbsp pasta sauce, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and salt to taste.
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7
Mix the meat mixture thoroughly and roll into small meatballs.
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8
Gently drop the meatballs into the simmering sauce and cook for 10 minutes.
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9
Stir in 1/3 tsp paprika, then add the drained white beans. Cover with a lid and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
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10
Remove from the heat, garnish with chopped fresh dill, and serve hot.
