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Kofta Meatball

A delicious mixture of ground beef, lamb, and Mediterranean spices
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb ground lamb
  • 1 medium red onion
  • 4-5 green onions, chopped (about one cup)
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 4-5 cloves peeled garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp allspice
  • 2 tsp tsp salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup olive oil for frying

Method
 

To make meatballs
  1. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees fahrenheit. Place a large oven proof platter in the oven.
  2. Add all ingredients to large mixing bowl. Mix until combined, but do not over mix! I gently fold the ingredients over each other multiple times until the onions, egg, and spices are evenly distributed.
  3. Pour 2-3 tablespoons oil in skillet and heat over medium high heat. Gently shape meat mixture into 2 inch patties and place in sizzling oil.
  4. Fry until deeply browned then flip over and fry the other side.
  5. Once both side are well browned, add to the platter in the preheated oven to finish cooking and keep warm while you fry the remaining meatballs.
  6. Serve with tzatziki or alone. My kids will only eat them with ketchup, but I'm hopeful that it's only a temporary phase. In fact, they want to eat everything with ketchup now that I think about it....