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Viewed: 69 - Published at: 3 years agoIngredients
- 1 tablespoon pure olive oil
- 3/4 cup minced onion
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley
- 2 tablespoons minced cilantro
- 2 tablespoons minced mint
- 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon harissa or other red chile paste
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- Vegetable oil, for sauteing
Method
- Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet.
- Add the onion and garlic and cook over moderate heat until softened, about 4 minutes.
- Add the cumin, cardamom, coriander, turmeric and ginger and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Scrape the vegetable-spice mixture into a medium bowl and let cool.
- Add the ground beef to the bowl, along with the parsley, cilantro, mint, egg whites, salt, harissa and pepper and mix with your hands until thoroughly combined.
- Divide the meat mixture into 12 equal portions, roll into balls and set on a large plate.
- Heat 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet.
- Add the meatballs and saute over moderate heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
- Drain the meatballs on paper towels, then serve.
