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.

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