MIDDLE EASTERN CUMIN MEATBALLS

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These Middle Eastern meatballs with garlic and cumin are heavy on the garlic, so feel free to scale it down if you wish. We love it as is! The meatballs and sauce are perfect served over bulghur. Bulghur wheat can be found next to the rice in Middle Eastern markets and even some of the bigger grocery stores. Prepare it as you would rice.

Provided by Ani

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatball Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
1 egg
2 tablespoons minced garlic
¼ cup bread crumbs
½ teaspoon cumin
salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 ½ cups water
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons lemon juice
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine the ground beef, egg, garlic, bread crumbs, cumin, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until well mixed. Roll the mixture into egg-sized balls, and set aside.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs; cook until firm, and browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Remove meatballs from the skillet and pour out the fat.
  • Bring the water to a boil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the tomato paste, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium. Add the cooked meatballs, and simmer in the tomato sauce for 5 to 10 minutes until completely cooked.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483.5 calories, Carbohydrate 9.5 g, Cholesterol 165.1 mg, Fat 32.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 36.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 632.3 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

Tshego Rams
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These meatballs are a great addition to any Middle Eastern meal.


Anani Georgina
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I can't wait to try these meatballs with different sauces.


kesha khan
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These meatballs are a great way to use up leftover ground beef.


Saleem Dahri
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I'll definitely be making these meatballs again!


Something Something
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Overall, I thought these meatballs were just okay.


Onto Islam
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I would have liked the meatballs to be a little more moist.


Mbongiseni Ndlovu
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These meatballs were a little too spicy for my taste.


Johnny L Williams
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I'm not a big fan of cumin, but I still enjoyed these meatballs.


Azizur
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These meatballs are perfect for a party or potluck.


shaza shaz
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The cumin in these meatballs gives them a really unique and delicious flavor.


Ikram Sahoo
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves meatballs.


Cathy Gz
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These meatballs were delicious! I made them for my family and they all loved them.


Faisal Sajjad
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out great! They were so moist and flavorful.


Olakunle Aleilo
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The meatballs were a little dry for my taste, but the flavor was still good.


Peezzy Bee
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I've made these meatballs several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're easy to make and always turn out perfectly.


Rhonda Turner
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These meatballs were a hit at my party! They were so flavorful and juicy, and the cumin gave them a unique and delicious taste.