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==Ingredients== | ==Ingredients== | ||
| − | * 1 [[ | + | * 1 [[Cup|cup]] low-fat plain [[Yogurt|yogurt]] |
| − | * 1 to 2 [[ | + | * 1 to 2 [[Teaspoon|teaspoons]] finely [[Chop|chopped]] [[Garlic|garlic]] |
| − | * 1 teaspoon crushed dried [[ | + | * 1 teaspoon crushed dried [[Mint|mint]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Salt|salt]] to taste |
| − | * ¾ [[ | + | * ¾ [[Pound|pound]] 93% lean [[Ground Beef|ground beef]] |
| − | * ½ cup cooked [[ | + | * ½ cup cooked [[Rice|brown rice]] |
| − | * ⅓ cup finely chopped [[ | + | * ⅓ cup finely chopped [[Onion|onion]] |
| − | * ¼ cup packed [[ | + | * ¼ cup packed [[Cilantro|cilantro]], chopped coriander |
| − | * ¼ cup packed flat-leaf [[ | + | * ¼ cup packed flat-leaf [[Parsley|parsley]], chopped |
| − | * ½ teaspoon [[ | + | * ½ teaspoon [[Cinnamon|ground cinnamon]] |
| − | * ¼ teaspoon [[ | + | * ¼ teaspoon [[Cumin|ground cumin]] |
| − | * ⅛ teaspoon [[ | + | * ⅛ teaspoon [[Red Pepper|red pepper flakes]] |
| − | * ⅛ teaspoon [[ | + | * ⅛ teaspoon [[Pepper|ground black pepper]] |
* ½ teaspoon salt | * ½ teaspoon salt | ||
==Procedure== | ==Procedure== | ||
| − | # In a small bowl, [[ | + | # In a small bowl, [[Whisk|whisk]] together the yogurt, garlic, and mint. |
# Season to taste with salt. | # Season to taste with salt. | ||
| − | # Set the [[ | + | # Set the [[Broil|broiler]] rack 5 inches from the heat. |
# Preheat the broiler. | # Preheat the broiler. | ||
# In a mixing bowl, combine the meat, rice, onion, cilantro, parsley, cinnamon, cumin, red and black peppers, plus ½ teaspoon salt, stirring mixture with a fork until it is well blended | # In a mixing bowl, combine the meat, rice, onion, cilantro, parsley, cinnamon, cumin, red and black peppers, plus ½ teaspoon salt, stirring mixture with a fork until it is well blended | ||
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# As you make them, place the meatballs on a baking sheet that fits under the broiler. | # As you make them, place the meatballs on a baking sheet that fits under the broiler. | ||
# Broil the meatballs until they are well browned on top, 4 to 5 minutes. | # Broil the meatballs until they are well browned on top, 4 to 5 minutes. | ||
| − | # Using [[ | + | # Using [[Tongs|tongs]], turn and cook until the meatballs are browned outside and no longer pink in the center, 3 to 4 minutes. |
# Transfer them to a serving plate and serve warm, passing the yogurt sauce in a bowl. | # Transfer them to a serving plate and serve warm, passing the yogurt sauce in a bowl. | ||
| − | [[Category:Middle Eastern | + | [[Category:Middle Eastern Recipes|Meatballs, Middle Eastern]] |
| − | [[Category:Meat | + | [[Category:Meat Recipes|{{PAGENAME}}]] |
| − | [[Category:Beef | + | [[Category:Beef Recipes|{{PAGENAME}}]] |
| − | [[Category:Rice | + | [[Category:Rice Recipes|{{PAGENAME}}]] |
Latest revision as of 14:41, 9 May 2012
| Middle Eastern Meatballs | |
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| Category: | Meat recipes |
| Servings: | 6 |
| Time: | 1 hour |
| Difficulty: |  |
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Middle Eastern Meatballs
Ingredients
- 1 cup low-fat plain yogurt
- 1 to 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
- 1 teaspoon crushed dried mint
- salt to taste
- ¾ pound 93% lean ground beef
- ½ cup cooked brown rice
- ⅓ cup finely chopped onion
- ¼ cup packed cilantro, chopped coriander
- ¼ cup packed flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
Procedure
- In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, garlic, and mint.
- Season to taste with salt.
- Set the broiler rack 5 inches from the heat.
- Preheat the broiler.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the meat, rice, onion, cilantro, parsley, cinnamon, cumin, red and black peppers, plus ½ teaspoon salt, stirring mixture with a fork until it is well blended
- With your hands, for the mixture into 1½ inch meatballs.
- As you make them, place the meatballs on a baking sheet that fits under the broiler.
- Broil the meatballs until they are well browned on top, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Using tongs, turn and cook until the meatballs are browned outside and no longer pink in the center, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Transfer them to a serving plate and serve warm, passing the yogurt sauce in a bowl.
