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Lebanese Kofta Meatballs

These Lebanese kofta meatballs are not only absolutely delicious, but they're easy to make and a classic part of the middle eastern cuisine! They're plated on top of a tzatziki sauce and paired with an easy side salad and some white rice to make a delicious and balanced middle eastern bowl.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Lebanese, Middle East, Middle Eastern
Servings 4
Calories 182 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 XL Baking Sheet
  • 1 Food Processor
  • 1 Large bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Large Onion
  • 3 Large Garlic Cloves
  • 1 Bunch Fresh Parsley
  • 1 Pound Lean Ground Beef 90/10
  • 1 Teaspoon All Spice
  • ½ Teaspoon Salt
  • ½ Teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions
 

  • Peel and quarter your large onion and place it in a food processor along with your garlic cloves and fresh parsley. Pulse until your mixture is finely minced. Use a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides of the food processor to ensure an even mince.
  • Add your lean ground beef into a small mixing bowl and then add in your minced herb and onion mixture from the food processor into the same bowl with the meat.
  • Season with salt, pepper, and all spice.
  • Use your clean hands to knead all of the ingredients together until the seasonings are evenly distributed and everything is throughly combined.
  • Grab an XL baking sheet and spray the sheet evenly with non-stick spray. You can also use parchment paper for easy clean up. Use a medium sized scooper to scoop your meatball mixture on to an XL baking sheet in an even single layer.
  • Use your hands to roll the meatballs until you have an even ball and then place them back down onto the baking sheet. Bake for 400 F for 18-23 minutes until golden brown or until your meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165 F.
  • Serve your Lebanese meatballs over some tzatziki sauce or plain yogurt and pair them with an easy side salad and some white rice to make a delicious and balanced middle eastern bowl! Optionally, you can also top them with some toasted pine nuts.

Notes

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I used Frozen white rice and pre-made tzatziki sauce I picked up at the store. 
For the side salad: Add the following into a bowl and toss until well combined. 
  • 1 Avocado, diced 
  • 5-6 Mini Peppers, diced
  • 2 Persian Cucumbers, diced
  • 3 Roma Tomatoes, diced
  • 2 Tbs Olive Oil 
  • Lemon Juice from ½ lemon
  • Salt and Pepper to taste 

Nutrition

Calories: 182kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 25gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 376mgPotassium: 548mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1207IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Lebanese Kofta Meatballs, Lebanese Meatballs
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