Sweet And Spicy Greek Meatballs (Keftedes Me Saltsa Domata)
Serves: 3
Zoie Ernser
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
50
Spice
55
Sweetness
60
Sourness
45
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.3
Difficulty
Ingredients:
2 cloves
Garlic (chopped)3 tbsps
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil3 tbsps
Mint (dried)1.5 tbsps
Oregano (dried)2 tsps
Kosher Salt1.5 tsps
Ground Cumin1 tbsp
Ground Cinnamon1 tsp
Cayenne PepperDirections:
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Watch how to make this recipe
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For the meatballs: In a large bowl, mix together the lamb, couscous, scallions, garlic, egg, parsley, olive oil, mint, oregano, salt, cumin, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper
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Form the mixture into 15 to 16 (2-inch diameter) meatballs
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For the sauce: Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat
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Add the meatballs and cook until brown on all sides, about 6 minutes
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Add the marinara sauce, cinnamon sticks, and ground cinnamon
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Bring the sauce to a boil and reduce the heat to a simmer
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Cook, turning occasionally, until the meatballs are cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes
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Discard the cinnamon sticks
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Transfer the meatballs and sauce to a large bowl and serve