Best Egyptian Meatballs Recipes

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KOFTIT ROZ (RICE MEATBALLS)



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This is a wonderful and easy recipe. Very traditional in Egypt. Served over plain white rice. My grandmother, and mother... and all my aunties have been making this for decades. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

Provided by Mayas Mama

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 1h20m

Yield 15 meatballs, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb ground beef (you can use lamb, lean ground beef.. just what ever you have on hand)
1/2 cup short-grain rice (Egyptian rice if you can get your hands on it... but italian rice will do fine)
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme (or za'taar)
1 teaspoon dried coriander
1 teaspoon dry cumin
1 onion
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Puree the sauce ingredients in blender/food processor.
  • Combine together together all the kofta ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Ball your kofta into 1.5 inch balls and place in a 9in x 9in oven safe pan.
  • Pour sauce over kofta and cook in oven for 45-60 minutes turning once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.8, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 82.4, Sodium 866.7, Carbohydrate 21.5, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 4.7, Protein 17.9

EGYPTIAN MEATBALLS



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Provided by yikes_edoc

Time 29m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 pound lean ground beef or sirloin
1/2 cup onion, finely minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
1/4 cup fresh dill, minced
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon allspice
salt and pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons clarified butter
1 clove garlic, whole
2 cups tomato juice
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Combine meat, onion, minced garlic, parsley, dill, cumin, allspice, salt and pepper. Shape into meatballs and fry in clarified butter. Drain and wipe skillet dry. Fry remaining garlic cloves in regular butter and stir in tomato juice. Add meatballs, stirring to coat with sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes.

EGYPTIAN KOFTA MEATBALLS RECIPE



Egyptian Kofta Meatballs Recipe image

Making a classic Egyptian meal is easier than you think with this savory Kofta Meatballs recipe!

Provided by Renee

Categories     Main

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 6

16 oz ground beef
1 onion
1 bunch of parsley
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp garlic powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cover a large pan with parchment paper
  • Add the onion, parsley, salt, pepper, and garlic powder to a food processor. Grind until completely minced
  • Add the ground beef to the food processor and grind until everything is mixed evenly
  • Roll the beef mixture into 20 even meatballs
  • Place the meatballs side by side on the prepared baking pan
  • Bake for about 25 minutes
  • Remove from oven. Serve with pita bread and hummus if desired!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46 cal

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