Tunisian Meatballs

Inspired from the gutsy gourmet for the na*me game in the na*me forum.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• MEATBALLS

• 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

• SAUCE

• 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

Directions

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