Meatballs in Tomato Sauce with Onion, Garlic and Spices

Description
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
 * Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

 * ¾ cup bulgur
 * 8 oz ground beef
 * ½ cup finely chopped onion
 * ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
 * ¼ tsp salt
 * ½ tsp ground allspice
 * ½ tsp pepper
 * 3 tsp canola oil
 * 1 tbsp minced garlic
 * 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
 * 1 tsp sugar
 * ½ cup packed cilantro, chopped

Directions

 * 1) Mix bulgur, beef, onion, cinnamon, ½ tsp salt, allspice and ¼ tsp pepper.
 * 2) Roll rounded tablespoons into balls.
 * 3) Heat 1 tsp oil in a skillet.
 * 4) Add meatballs, cook until browned.
 * 5) Transfer to a plate.
 * 6) Heat remaining oil in a skillet.
 * 7) Add garlic, sauté 1 minute.
 * 8) Stir in tomatoes, sugar, remaining salt and pepper and meatballs.
 * 9) Bring to a simmer, cover and cook 25 minutes or until bulgur is tender.
 * 10) Serve sprinkled with cilantro.