A simple and flavorful recipe inspired by Eastern cuisines, where cumin, coriander, and paprika enhance tender meatballs simmered in a spicy tomato sauce. A convivial dish, easy to prepare, ideal with rice, fresh pasta, or toasted bread.
Ingredients for 4 people:
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500g ground beef
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1 onion
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2 cloves of garlic
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A handful of flat-leaf parsley
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1 tbsp coriander seeds (coarsely crush in a mortar)
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Spices: cumin (1 tsp), sumac (1/2 tsp), ginger (1 tsp), 1 pinch of salt and pepper to taste
For the sauce:
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A small carton of tomato passata
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Hot paprika
Steps:
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In a food processor, mix the meat, onion, garlic, herbs, and spices.
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Once well chopped and homogeneous, form golf-ball sized meatballs with your hands.
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In a sauté pan, melt a mixture of butter and oil.
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Once hot, brown the meatballs on all sides.
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Reduce the heat and add the tomato passata and hot paprika.
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Let simmer gently for about 15 minutes.
Maison Barthes Tip
For even more intense flavors, add a pinch of smoked paprika at the end of cooking or a few lightly toasted coriander seeds just before serving.
The spices used in this recipe:
• Cumin
• Coriander seeds
• Smoked paprika
• Sumac
