💡 Recipe at a Glance
- •The Dish: Juicy meatballs in a savory bell pepper sauce made with fresh tomatoes and onions.
- •Total Time: Takes just about 30 minutes from start to finish—perfect for a quick family weeknight dinner.
- •Method: The sauce simmers in the Thermomix® while the shaped meatballs steam right on top.
Juicy little meatballs simmered in a savory bell pepper sauce is one of those cozy, crowd-pleasing meals the whole family will devour.
This effortless comfort food dish comes together in a flash—just 30 minutes using your Thermomix®!
It’s the ultimate weeknight go-to. Because let’s be honest, on a busy evening, who wants to spend hours slaving over a hot stove?
In this simple recipe with clear, step-by-step instructions, I’ll show you just how easy it is to whip up these incredible homemade meatballs in bell pepper sauce in no time at all.
Why You’ll Love These Meatballs in Bell Pepper Sauce:
- Super juicy and packed with flavor.
- Quick and easy—ready in just 30 minutes!
- Totally beginner-friendly and foolproof.
- Perfect for a hassle-free weeknight dinner.
- A guaranteed crowd-pleaser for the whole family.
- Great for meal prep and super easy to reheat.
My Top Tips for Making Meatballs in Bell Pepper Sauce
If you like a little heat, feel free to kick things up a notch by adding a pinch of hot paprika or chili powder to both the meatballs and the sauce.
For super tender meatballs, try adding a white bread roll soaked in milk (just squeeze out the excess milk before mixing it in!). Bonus: this stretches the meat mixture so you get even more meatballs out of the batch! 🙂
Feel free to use whatever ground meat you prefer! Ground beef or a blend of ground beef and pork are classic choices.
Ground chicken or turkey also make a delicious, lighter alternative.
What to Serve with Meatballs in Bell Pepper Sauce
Short pasta shapes (like penne or rotini) pair wonderfully with this sauce. Rice or creamy mashed potatoes are also fantastic options to soak up all that goodness!
Can You Make These Meatballs Ahead of Time and Store Them?
Yes, you can easily make this dish a day ahead of time! Just store it in the fridge until you’re ready to serve.
Leftovers will also keep nicely in the fridge for 1 to 2 days. Once the meal cools down, transfer it to airtight containers and pop it right into the fridge.
This dish also freezes super well and will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Frequently Asked Questions About Meatballs
What You’ll Need for Meatballs in Red Pepper Sauce
- 1 lb ground meat (ground beef or a beef/pork mix)
- 1 onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 red bell peppers
- 1 lb fresh tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup water
- 1 beef bouillon cube
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Paprika
You’ll also need:
Note: You’ll find the exact ingredient amounts and step-by-step instructions down in the recipe card below.
How Do You Make Meatballs in Bell Pepper Sauce?
Instructions:
Peel and quarter the onion, then peel and halve the garlic clove. Place both in the mixing bowl and chop for 5 sec / Speed 5.
Scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl with the spatula and repeat the step.
Next, pour in the olive oil and sauté for 3 min / 120°C (250°F) / Speed 1.
Meanwhile, wash, core, and roughly chop the bell peppers. Once the timer goes off, add them to the onions in the mixing bowl and chop for 2–3 sec / Speed 5.
Set your appliance to sauté for 5 min / 120°C (250°F) / Speed 1.
While that cooks, wash and dice the tomatoes. Add them to the mixing bowl and sauté for another 6 min / 120°C (250°F) / Speed 1.
In the meantime, season the ground meat with 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp pepper, and 2 tsp paprika. Mix thoroughly and shape into small meatballs.
Add 100 ml water, 50 g tomato paste, 1 beef bouillon cube, ½ tsp salt, and ½ tsp black pepper to the bell pepper sauce.
Mix for 10 sec / Speed 2, then place the meatballs right on top of the sauce. Do not stir them in!
Now cook everything again for 10 min / 120°C (250°F) / Speed 0.5.
Enjoy!
Note: You can find the full ingredient quantities and step-by-step instructions down in the recipe card below.
The listed prep and cook times are averages.
I hope you have fun making this!
If you loved this quick recipe for meatballs in creamy bell pepper sauce, you might also like my super easy and delicious pasta bake! 🙂
Best,
Christoph
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Easy & Delicious Meatballs in Bell Pepper Sauce
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Zutaten
- 500 g Ground meat ground beef or a beef/pork blend
- 1 Onion
- 1 Garlic clove
- 2 Red bell pepper
- 500 g Tomatoes
- 50 g Tomato paste
- 20 g Olive oil
- 100 ml Water
- 1 Beef bouillon cube
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Paprika
Zubereitung
- Peel and quarter the onion, and peel and halve the garlic clove. Add both to the mixing bowl and chop for 5 sec / speed 5. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula and repeat.
- Add the olive oil and sauté for 3 min / 120°C / speed 1.
- Meanwhile, wash, core, and roughly chop the bell pepper. Add it to the onions in the mixing bowl and chop for 2-3 sec / speed 5.
- Sauté for 5 min / 120°C / speed 1.
- While that cooks, wash and dice the tomatoes. Add them to the mixing bowl and sauté for another 6 min / 120°C / speed 1.
- In the meantime, season the ground meat with 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp pepper, and 2 tsp paprika. Mix thoroughly and roll into small meatballs.
- Add 100 ml water, 50 g tomato paste, 1 beef bouillon cube, ½ tsp salt, and ½ tsp pepper to the bell pepper sauce in the bowl.
- Mix for 10 sec / speed 2, then gently place the meatballs right on top of the sauce. Do not stir them in!
- Cook everything for a final 10 min / 120°C / speed 0.5.
Notes
- This sauce is amazing served over pasta, rice, or even creamy mashed potatoes.
Easy & Delicious Meatballs in Bell Pepper Sauce
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Zutaten
- 500 g Ground meat ground beef or a beef/pork blend
- 1 Onion
- 1 Garlic clove
- 2 Red bell pepper
- 500 g Tomatoes
- 50 g Tomato paste
- 20 g Olive oil
- 100 ml Water
- 1 Beef bouillon cube
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Paprika
Zubereitung
- Peel and quarter the onion, and peel and halve the garlic clove. Add both to the mixing bowl and chop for 5 sec / speed 5. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula and repeat.
- Add the olive oil and sauté for 3 min / 120°C / speed 1.
- Meanwhile, wash, core, and roughly chop the bell pepper. Add it to the onions in the mixing bowl and chop for 2-3 sec / speed 5.
- Sauté for 5 min / 120°C / speed 1.
- While that cooks, wash and dice the tomatoes. Add them to the mixing bowl and sauté for another 6 min / 120°C / speed 1.
- In the meantime, season the ground meat with 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp pepper, and 2 tsp paprika. Mix thoroughly and roll into small meatballs.
- Add 100 ml water, 50 g tomato paste, 1 beef bouillon cube, ½ tsp salt, and ½ tsp pepper to the bell pepper sauce in the bowl.
- Mix for 10 sec / speed 2, then gently place the meatballs right on top of the sauce. Do not stir them in!
- Cook everything for a final 10 min / 120°C / speed 0.5.
Notes
- This sauce is amazing served over pasta, rice, or even creamy mashed potatoes.
