Tunisian Meatballs Recipe
- Total Time: 32 minute
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
Here’s a recipe for Tunisian Meatballs for 4 people along with nutritional data and estimated cooking times:
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g (1.1 lbs) ground beef or lamb
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 can (400g) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup beef or vegetable broth
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef or lamb, chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Forming Meatballs:
- Using your hands, shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Cooking Meatballs:
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the meatballs in a single layer, making sure not to overcrowd the skillet. You may need to cook them in batches.
- Cook the meatballs until browned on all sides, about 6-8 minutes. Once browned, remove them from the skillet and set aside.
- Preparing Sauce:
- In the same skillet, add the diced tomatoes (with their juices) and beef or vegetable broth. Stir to combine.
- Return the meatballs to the skillet, making sure they are submerged in the sauce.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Serving:
- Once the meatballs are cooked through, taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary.
- Serve the Tunisian meatballs hot, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired. They can be enjoyed on their own, with couscous, rice, or crusty bread.
Notes
Cooking times may vary depending on the size of your meatballs and your stove.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: Approximately 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 person
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
