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

Andjela Stankovic
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks delicious!


Waqas Rahman
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This is my new favorite meatball recipe. It's so easy to make and the meatballs are always so juicy and flavorful.


Thandeka Emmie
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I'm glad I tried this recipe. It's definitely a keeper!


Fuseini Saani
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I would not recommend this recipe. There are much better cumin meatball recipes out there.


Musaddaq Anwar
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I'm not sure why this recipe has such high ratings. I thought the meatballs were just okay.


Junaid 56
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These meatballs were a waste of time and ingredients.


Claritza Carty
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my meatballs turned out really dry.


NEELU PEELU
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The meatballs were delicious, but the sauce was a bit too spicy for me.


Muritala Abisoye
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I found the meatballs to be a bit bland. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


Mube Usme
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These meatballs were a little dry for my taste. I think I'll add some more sauce next time.


Caitlyn Boquet
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I love the way these meatballs are spiced. The cumin and coriander give them a really unique flavor.


Md Mortoj ali
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These cumin meatballs are the perfect appetizer or main course. They're easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Impie Shiimbi
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I made these meatballs for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Emma Wrigley
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These meatballs were so easy to make and they turned out so flavorful. I love the combination of cumin and coriander.


Roksana Begum
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I'm not usually a fan of meatballs, but these cumin meatballs were delicious! The combination of spices was perfect and the meatballs were cooked to perfection.


cool kid
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These Middle Eastern cumin meatballs were a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the meatballs were so tender and juicy. I will definitely be making these again.