Middle Eastern Cumin Meatballs

Name: Middle Eastern Cumin Meatballs
Cuisine: Western

Features:

Cuisine:

Western

Directions

Ingredients :

1 ½ pounds lean ground beef

1 egg

2 tablespoons minced garlic

¼ cup bread crumbs

½ teaspoon cumin

salt and pepper to taste

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 ½ cups water

3 tablespoons tomato paste

2 tablespoons lemon juice

¼ teaspoon garlic powder

salt and pepper to taste

Methods :

Combine the ground beef, egg, garlic, bread crumbs, cumin, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until well mixed. Roll the mixture into egg-sized balls, and set aside.

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs; cook until firm, and browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Remove meatballs from the skillet and pour out the fat.

Bring the water to a boil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the tomato paste, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium. Add the cooked meatballs, and simmer in the tomato sauce for 5 to 10 minutes until completely cooked.