Soak rolls in water. Peel and finely dice onions and garlic. Knead minced meat, ground pork, half of the onions and garlic, squeezed bread roll, eggs and tomato paste, season with salt and pepper. Form small balls from the mixture. Heat the oil in a frying pan and fry the balls in portions until golden brown. Remove and fry the remaining onions and garlic in the frying fat. Dust with chilli and 1 pinch of sugar and sauté briefly.
Add sherry and boil down over high heat for about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and bring to the boil. Season with a little salt. Wash thyme and parsley, dab dry and chop finely. Stir the meatballs and herbs into the sauce, cover and braise over medium heat for about 20 minutes. Arrange meatballs and sauce in a bowl
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