Tunisian Meatballs

Submitted by Alskann

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

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 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

• Sauce

• 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

directions

1. Mix the meat, bread crumbs, parsley, nutmeg, onion powder, salt, pepper, egg and water.
2. Form the mixture into meatballs and brown in broiler until golden brown.
3. Steam the tomatoes and onion.
4. 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.
5. Yield:16 meatballs. One serving equals 2 meatballs.

Reviews

[windhorse23]

My biggest complaint about this recipe is that there's no way it makes 8 servings. Two little meatballs would maybe be something you would serve as an appetizer. I wish I had realized that before I went to the trouble. It took a bit of prep. The recipe was easy to follow. It did have a nice flavor. If I make this again it will be doubled at least.

 

[Engrossed]

WOW! These are FLAVOR INFUSED FANTASTIC! I made them as directed but did increase the spices. My Hubby and I both agree they are some of the best meatballs we have had. Made for the Please Review tag game.

 

[Pneuma]

Had DH do this which he followed as is. Came home, tasted this and loved it! Even after the next day, it was great. Had it with rice and it was filling! Thanks!

 

[Auntie Jan]

I took Peggy's suggestion and I did ours as burgers to save time. This was excellent. I served it with rice and I'm wondering how it would be as a meatloaf and basting it with the sauce? Sounds good to me. Thanks for posting this. It was a nice change of pace for us.

 

[Leggy Peggy]

Superb flavours. My only change was at step 2 because my broiler is a bit unreliable. Instead I shaped the meat mixture into burgers and cooked them in a cast iron pan on the stove top. That worked perfectly. The sauce is a beautiful addition, and, yes, the cinnamon and nutmeg really enhance the taste. Made and thoroughly enjoyed for Zaar World Tour.