Izmir Meatballs

• 500 gr. medium-fat ground meat

1 egg

Salt

2 tomatoes

Salt

Black pepper

Slice the potatoes into apple wedges. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground meat, breadcrumbs, grated onion, salt, pepper, cumin, and egg, and knead well. Break off walnut-sized pieces from the mixture and shape them into slightly short, plump patties.

For the sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine water, tomato paste, and sunflower oil. Add sliced ​​garlic, salt, pepper, and finely chopped tomatoes and mix well.

To assemble: Arrange the meatballs and potato slices in a glass baking dish. Place sliced ​​tomatoes between them. Drizzle the prepared tomato sauce evenly over everything. Cut the green peppers in half lengthwise and place them on top. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for 45-50 minutes.