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.

Kamrul Hasan Limon
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Meh.


Hafiz
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Delicious!


Mekdi Mekdi
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These meatballs are the perfect party food! They're easy to make, and they can be served hot or cold.


lucious chingasalah
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my meatballs turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Mehdi Balouch
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These meatballs are a great way to use up leftover meat. I made them with ground beef, but I think they would also be good with ground lamb or pork.


Golam Morshed
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I've been looking for a good Lebanese-style meatball recipe, and this one is perfect! The meatballs are flavorful and juicy, and the sauce is delicious.


Towsif Alam
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I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but these were actually really good! The spices were well-balanced, and the meat was cooked perfectly.


Thapelo Ndlovu
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These meatballs are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family. I love that I can make them ahead of time and freeze them for later.


Paulina Carmona
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I tried this recipe, and it was a total disaster! The meatballs were dry and tough, and the spices were all wrong. I would not recommend this recipe.


Caleb Whicker
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These meatballs are amazing! I love the combination of spices, and they're so juicy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making them again.


Shairbaz Shairbaz
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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 they always turn out perfectly.


Callum Murch
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The meatballs were delicious! The spices were perfectly balanced, and the meat was juicy and tender. I served them with rice and a side of vegetables, and it was a complete meal.


Md naim Hasan
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These meatballs were a hit at my last party! Everyone loved the unique blend of spices, and they were cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making them again.