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.

Submitted by Ani
Updated on January 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Meatballs:

  • 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

Tomato Sauce:

  • 1 ½ cups water

  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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 (per serving)

484 Calories
33g Fat
10g Carbs
37g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 484
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 33g 42%
Saturated Fat 10g 51%
Cholesterol 165mg 55%
Sodium 632mg 27%
Total Carbohydrate 10g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 37g 73%
Vitamin C 8mg 8%
Calcium 48mg 4%
Iron 4mg 23%
Potassium 596mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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