Koofteh Tabrizi (Herbed Meat & Rice Balls) Recipe

Name: Koofteh Tabrizi (Herbed Meat & Rice Balls)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: HERBED BALL; 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb veal; 1 1/2 cups rice, raw,well rinsed; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric, ground; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons tarragon, dried; 2 bunches Italian parsley, chopped fine in a processor; 1 cup leek, fine chopped; 1/2 cup dill, fresh; 1/2 cup onion, chopped fine; BROTH; 3 tablespoons oil; 2 medium onions, sliced; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric, ground; 1 cup tomatoes, chopped; 1 teaspoon salt; 5 cups water; 1 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)

Servings: persons

HERBED BALL
1 lb ground beef or 1 lb veal
1 1/2 cups rice, raw,well rinsed
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon turmeric, ground
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons tarragon, dried
2 bunches Italian parsley, chopped fine in a processor
1 cup leek, fine chopped
1/2 cup dill, fresh
1/2 cup onion, chopped fine
BROTH
3 tablespoons oil
2 medium onions, sliced
1/4 teaspoon turmeric, ground
1 cup tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
5 cups water
1 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)

1
Mix all the meatball ingredients together and roll into balls, 2-1/2 inches in diameter, firmly packed.
2
Refrigerate them for 1 hour.
3
To make the broth, heat the oil in a pan or soup kettle, add the onions and turmeric, and stir-fry over moderate heat until light brown, about 3 minutes.
4
Add the tomatoes and salt and stir-fry for 2 minutes more.
5
Add the water and bring to a boil.
6
Moisten your hands with cold water.
7
Take each herbed ball and roll it firmly; add the balls to the broth very carefully, one at a time, so that they do not not fall apart.
8
The water should just cover the balls.
9
Cover the pan and cook over moderately low heat, without stirring, for 45 minutes.
10
Add the green peas and cook for 10 minutes more.
11
The broth will reduce somewhat, the balls swell considerably due to the expansion of the rice.
12
Serve warm-- with the meatballs in the broth.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: HERBED BALL, 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb veal, 1 1/2 cups rice, raw,well rinsed, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Koofteh Tabrizi (Herbed Meat & Rice Balls) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Koofteh Tabrizi (Herbed Meat & Rice Balls)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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