Best Tunisian Meatballs Recipes

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TUNISIAN MEATBALLS



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These are different from your "same ole, same ole" meatballs. The spices make the difference.

Provided by Alskann

Categories     Meat

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb chopped beef
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 dash nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
salt and pepper
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 dash saffron
1 dash cinnamon
1 dash pepper
1/2 cup tomato juice

Steps:

  • Mix the meat, bread crumbs, parsley, nutmeg, onion powder, salt, pepper, egg and water.
  • Form the mixture into meatballs and brown in broiler until golden brown.
  • Steam the tomatoes and onion.
  • Put the meat, steamed tomatoes and onions and all remaining seasonings into a pot along with the tomato juice. Cover tightly and simmer gently for 30 minutes.
  • Yield:16 meatballs. One serving equals 2 meatballs.

TUNISIAN MEATBALLS



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Make and share this Tunisian Meatballs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dienia B.

Categories     Meat

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon parsley, minced
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 egg
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 tablespoon parsley, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
saffron, optional dash
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup tomato juice

Steps:

  • Mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, parsley, nutmeg, onion powder, salt, pepper, egg and garlic together.
  • Make 16 meatballs.
  • Brown meatballs under broiler until golden brown.
  • Steam the tomatoes and onion while meat is broiling.
  • When meatballs are browned put in tomato mixture.
  • Add parsley, salt, cinnamon, dash saffron if using, turmeric, pepper, and tomato juice.
  • Close lid tightly and simmer gently for 30 minutes.

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