Kofta Meatballs

Name: Kofta Meatballs
Ingredients: 18 ounces extra-lean beef or lamb, finely ground (about 2 1/4 cups); 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon apple pie spice; Pinch of cayenne pepper; Handful of chopped cilantro leaves; Ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Lemon wedges, for serving

9 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

18 ounces extra-lean beef or lamb, finely ground (about 2 1/4 cups)
1 onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon apple pie spice
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Handful of chopped cilantro leaves
Ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
Lemon wedges, for serving

Directions

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1 Blend all the ingredients except the oil and lemon wedges in a food processor until smooth.
2

2 Take a small handful of the mixture and, using your hands, roll it into a ball or oval shape.
3

Repeat until you have used all the mixture to make 16 meatballs.
4

If you wet your hands first, it will help prevent the mixture from sticking to them.
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3 Heat the oil in a large nonstick frying pan and fry the meatballs until they are golden brown and cooked through.
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Drain on absorbent paper towels and serve with lemon wedges.
7

They are delicious with a green salad and couscous or brown rice.