Kuftellis

Name: Kuftellis
Ingredients: 1 12 lbs ground beef or 1 12 lbs ground veal or 1 12 lbs ground turkey, is ok; seasoning, of choice; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; matzo meal, for rolling; oil, for browning; 1 (32 ounce) jar borscht, beets removed and reserved for another use; oregano or parsley sprig, for garnish

7 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 12 lbs ground beef or 1 12 lbs ground veal or 1 12 lbs ground turkey, is ok
seasoning, of choice
2 eggs, lightly beaten
matzo meal, for rolling
oil, for browning
1 (32 ounce) jar borscht, beets removed and reserved for another use
oregano or parsley sprig, for garnish

Directions

1

Season ground beef to taste and roll into small meatballs.
2

Dip each meatball into beaten egg, then matzo meal, then egg again, and matzo meal.
3

Spoon oil into skillet and heat.
4

Brown meatballs in heated oil on all sides, then drain on paper towels.
5

Transfer meatballs to 3-quart saucepan and pour in borscht.
6

Cover and simmer slowly about 1 hour.
7

Serve meatballs with pot juices, garnished with herb sprigs.