Egyptian Kofta Meatballs Recipes

KOFTIT ROZ (RICE MEATBALLS)

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This is a wonderful and easy recipe. Very traditional in Egypt. Served over plain white rice. My grandmother, and mother... and all my aunties have been making this for decades. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

Provided by Mayas Mama

Categories Lamb/Sheep

Time 1h20m

Yield 15 meatballs, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef (you can use lamb, lean ground beef.. just what ever you have on hand)
1/2 cup short-grain rice (Egyptian rice if you can get your hands on it... but italian rice will do fine)
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme (or za'taar)
1 teaspoon dried coriander
1 teaspoon dry cumin
1 onion
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Puree the sauce ingredients in blender/food processor.
Combine together together all the kofta ingredients in a large bowl.
Ball your kofta into 1.5 inch balls and place in a 9in x 9in oven safe pan.
Pour sauce over kofta and cook in oven for 45-60 minutes turning once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.8, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 82.4, Sodium 866.7, Carbohydrate 21.5, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 4.7, Protein 17.9

MEDITERRANEAN KOFTA MEATBALLS

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For a new take on meatballs, try this quick kofta recipe to make flavorful Mediterranean meatballs full of spices and herbs. Shape meat mixture around soaked wooden skewers and grill them for a more authentic twist. -Rashanda Cobbins, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 pound ground lamb
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup packed fresh parsley sprigs
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano
2 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Hot cooked couscous
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 plum tomatoes, cut into wedges
2 lemons, cut into wedges
3 tablespoons minced red onion
Fresh mint leaves

Steps:

Place onion, parsley, mint, oregano and garlic in bowl of food processor. Pulse until minced. In large bowl, combine herb mixture, lemon pepper, salt, paprika and cumin. Add lamb; mix lightly but thoroughly. With wet hands, shape into 16 balls. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Brown meatballs in batches; drain. Remove and keep warm. Serve meatballs over cooked couscous. Top with yogurt, tomato wedges, and red onion. Garnish with mint leaves and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 24g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 482mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

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