Lebanese-Style Spiced Meatballs

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.)
- Ready In:
- 35mins
- Yields:
- Units:
Nutrition Information
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ingredients
- 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
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Garnish
- plain yogurt or tahini
directions
- 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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