Description
Tunisian meatballs
Ingredients
- 1 lb. chopped Beef
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1 Tbs chopped parsley
- a dash of nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp Onion powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg, slightly beaten
For the sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped Onion
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 Tbs chopped parsley
- 1/2 tsp salt
- a dash of saffron
- a dash of cinnamon
- a dash of pepper
- 1/2 cup tomato juice
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. Close tightly and simmer gently for 30 minutes.