Tamarind-Stewed Meatballs Recipe

Name: Tamarind-Stewed Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 3 eggs; 3 tablespoons matzoh meal; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper, or 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper; One 6-ounce can tomato paste, or two 8-ounce cans tomato sauce; 1 tablespoon ouc (tamarind concentrate), homemade or store-bought (see Notes); Juice of 1 lemon (about 3 tablespoons); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Servings: persons

1 pound ground beef
3 eggs
3 tablespoons matzoh meal
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper, or 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
One 6-ounce can tomato paste, or two 8-ounce cans tomato sauce
1 tablespoon ouc (tamarind concentrate), homemade or store-bought (see Notes)
Juice of 1 lemon (about 3 tablespoons)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1
To make the meatballs, combine the beef, eggs, matzoh meal, salt, and Aleppo pepper.
2
Mix well by hand.
3
The mixture should be loose and moist so that it can best absorb the sauce and sustain a velvety texture.
4
Shape the meat mixture into walnut-size balls.
5
To make the sauce, combine the tomato paste, one, lemon juice, salt, 1 cup water, and, if desired, sugar.
6
Mix well.
7
In a large ovenproof saucepan, brown the meatballs, one batch at a time, in the oil over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes per batch.
8
Return all the meatballs to the saucepan.
9
Pour the sauce over the meatballs and bring to a boil.
10
Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes to thicken sauce and allow the flavors to integrate thoroughly.
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Variation
12
For a tangier sauce, increase the ouc by 1 1/2 teaspoons and increase the water by 1/2 cup.
13
Or omit the ouc altogether for a lighter, more refreshing sauce, especially if you are serving another dish with ouc.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound ground beef, 3 eggs, 3 tablespoons matzoh meal, 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Tamarind-Stewed Meatballs 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.

Tamarind-Stewed Meatballs

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