LEBANESE-STYLE SPICED MEATBALLS

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Local recipe-switched from pan fried to baked. Interesting that the recipe does not call for any onions but if you want to add say, 1/3-1/2 cup finely minced yellow onion that would be okay with me! (I didn't add onion.)

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Meat

Time 35m

Yield 18-22 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb grass fed ground beef (or lamb)
2 -3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely minced
1 teaspoon salt (reduced from 2 teaspoons)
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup fresh parsley, minced
1/3 cup dried apricot, cut up into very small pieces
1/3 cup raisins
1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/4 cup plain yogurt
plain yogurt or tahini

Steps:

  • Combine meatballs mixture in a large mixing bowl and stir *just* until combined.
  • Cover and refrigerate until mixture is firm. (I do this first thing in the morning.).
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Form into 1 1/2" balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake about 20 minutes or until browned and no longer pink in the center.
  • If desired, serve with plain yogurt that has been drained or tahini.
  • Delicious served over quinoa accompanied by a fresh salad with seasonal ingredients or steamed veggies in the cooler months.
  • Yield: 18-22 meatballs.

Lindsay Blackford
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I can't wait to make these meatballs again!


Farzeen Malik
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These meatballs are a great way to spice up your next party.


Lorena Gt
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This dish is a must-try for anyone who loves Lebanese food.


Hloniphile Zulu
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Moon Manu
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Overall, these meatballs were a good experience. They were easy to make and they tasted great.


Mk ML
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The meatballs were a bit dry. I think I should have added more liquid to the mixture.


Shehbaz Memon
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These meatballs were a little too spicy for my taste. Next time, I'll use less cayenne pepper.


Mario Andazola -Los Ausentes
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I really liked these meatballs. The spices really helped to mask the lamb flavor.


Sabrina Liggett
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These meatballs are also great for meal prep. I make a big batch on the weekend and then I have them for lunch or dinner throughout the week.


Saddam Gopang
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I served these meatballs with a side of tzatziki sauce. It was the perfect complement to the meatballs.


Farman Shah
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I added some chopped parsley to the meatballs before I baked them. It gave them a nice fresh flavor.


Muhammad Usman Rafi Sulehria
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These meatballs are a great way to use up leftover rice. I always have some leftover rice in my fridge, so these meatballs are a quick and easy meal.


Feria
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I love that these meatballs can be baked or fried. I usually bake them, but when I'm short on time, I fry them.


Md Bills mis
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The combination of spices in these meatballs is perfect. They're not too spicy, but they have a nice kick.


Ace Upton
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I've made these meatballs several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Leanne Ross
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These meatballs were a hit at my dinner party! They were so flavorful and juicy, and everyone loved them.