North African Meatballs Recipe

Name: North African Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon pure olive oil; 3/4 cup minced onion; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 pound ground beef; 3 tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley; 2 tablespoons minced cilantro; 2 tablespoons minced mint; 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon harissa or other red chile paste; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; Vegetable oil, for sauteing

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon pure olive oil
3/4 cup minced onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1 pound ground beef
3 tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons minced cilantro
2 tablespoons minced mint
2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon harissa or other red chile paste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Vegetable oil, for sauteing

1
Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet.
2
Add the onion and garlic and cook over moderate heat until softened, about 4 minutes.
3
Add the cumin, cardamom, coriander, turmeric and ginger and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4
Scrape the vegetable-spice mixture into a medium bowl and let cool.
5
Add the ground beef to the bowl, along with the parsley, cilantro, mint, egg whites, salt, harissa and pepper and mix with your hands until thoroughly combined.
6
Divide the meat mixture into 12 equal portions, roll into balls and set on a large plate.
7
Heat 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet.
8
Add the meatballs and saute over moderate heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
9
Drain the meatballs on paper towels, then serve.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon pure olive oil, 3/4 cup minced onion, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, North African Meatballs 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.

North African Meatballs

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