Description
Kofta Meatballs in Tomato Sauce is a mouthwatering dish that brings the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean to your table. These spiced meatballs, made from high-quality ground beef or lamb, are expertly blended with aromatic herbs and simmered in a rich tomato sauce that bursts with flavor. Each bite offers a perfect balance of tenderness and juiciness, making this dish an ideal choice for family dinners or entertaining guests. Serve these delightful meatballs over fluffy rice or pasta, or enjoy them with warm pita bread for a satisfying meal that everyone will love. With straightforward preparation steps and minimal ingredients, you’ll have a restaurant-quality dish ready in no time.
Ingredients
- Ground beef or lamb
- Onion
- Garlic
- Parsley
- Cumin
- Canned tomatoes
- Olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground meat with chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix until well blended.
- Form into 1-2 inch meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the meatballs on all sides (about 4-5 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add canned tomatoes along with salt and pepper; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Return meatballs to the skillet, cover, and let simmer on low heat for 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball in sauce (85g)
- Calories: 198
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Experiment with spices like paprika or coriander for added flavor. Chill the meatball mixture for at least 30 minutes before cooking to help them hold together.