Mideast Beef "sausages" With Cream Sauce Recipe

Name: Mideast Beef "sausages" With Cream Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 14 lbs lean ground beef; 1 12 medium onions, minced; 3 ounces canned chick-peas, drained & chopped in half; ¼ cup fresh cilantro, minced (or 1 Tbsp dried); 1 ½ tablespoons gingerroot, grated; ¾ teaspoon ground coriander; ¾ teaspoon curry powder; ¾ teaspoon salt; ⅔ teaspoon ground cumin; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; ½ cup low sodium chicken broth; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; ¼ teaspoon cardamom; 1 pinch saffron, dissolved in 1 tsp hot water; ¾ cup cream cheese

Servings: persons

1 14 lbs lean ground beef
1 12 medium onions, minced
3 ounces canned chick-peas, drained & chopped in half
¼ cup fresh cilantro, minced (or 1 Tbsp dried)
1 ½ tablespoons gingerroot, grated
¾ teaspoon ground coriander
¾ teaspoon curry powder
¾ teaspoon salt
⅔ teaspoon ground cumin
3 tablespoons lemon juice
½ cup low sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
¼ teaspoon cardamom
1 pinch saffron, dissolved in 1 tsp hot water
¾ cup cream cheese

1
Preheat oven to 425F Spray a non-stick baking sheet with cooking spray.
2
For the sauce; in a small saucepan, combine broth, lemon juice (for sauce), cardamom & dissolved saffron.
3
Bring liquid to a boil.
4
Reduce heat to low; simmer, stirring frequently 1 minute.
5
Add cream cheese; blend in until mixture is very smooth.
6
Let stand 30 min until flavours are blended.
7
Meanwhile, to prepare 'sausages', in a medium bowl combine beef, onion, chickpeas, cilantro, ginger, coriander, curry powder, salt, cumin & remaining lemon juice.
8
Form into 12 equal sausage shaped logs.
9
Place logs onto a prepared baking sheet.
10
Bake 10 min, until cooked through.
11
Divide evenly & serve with sauce.

309

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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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 14 lbs lean ground beef, 1 12 medium onions, minced, 3 ounces canned chick-peas, drained & chopped in half, ¼ cup fresh cilantro, minced (or 1 Tbsp dried), and more.

Yes, Mideast Beef "sausages" With Cream Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mideast Beef "sausages" With Cream Sauce

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