Tunisian Meatballs
These are different from your "same ole, same ole" meatballs. The spices make the difference.
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1lb chopped beef
- 1⁄2cup breadcrumbs
- 1tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1dash nutmeg
- 1⁄2teaspoon onion powder
- salt and pepper
- 1
Sauce
- 1⁄2cup chopped onion
- 2
- 1tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1⁄2teaspoon salt
- 1dash saffron
- 1dash cinnamon
- 1dash pepper
- 1⁄2cup tomato juice
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DIRECTIONS
- 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.
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