Keftes-tamarind-stewed Meatballs Recipe

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Ingredients
13
Count
Nutrition
182
Calories
Total time
45
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • for the meatballs
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 tbsp matzoh meal
  • 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp aleppo pepper or 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
  • for the sauce
  • 1 6- oz can tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp ourt (tamarind concentrate), homemade or store-bought (see note)
  • juice of 1 lemon (about 3 tbsp)
  • 1/2 tsp sugar (optional)

Directions:

  1. To make the meatballs, combine the beef, eggs, matzoh meal, salt and Aleppo pepper.
  2. Mix well by hand. The mixture should be loose and moist so it can best absorb the sauce and sustain a velvety texture. Shape the meat mixture into walnut-sized balls.
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  4. To make the sauce, combine the tomato paste, ourt, lemon juice, salt, 1 cup water and, if desired, sugar. Mix well.
  5. In a large ovenproof saucepan, brown the meatballs, one batch at a time, in the oil over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes per batch.
  6. Return all the meatballs to the saucepan. Pour the sauce over the meatballs and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes to thicken sauce and to allow the flavors to integrate thoroughly.
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  8. Variation: For a tangier sauce, increase the ourt by 1 1/2 teaspoons and increase the water by 1/2 cup. Or omit the ourt altogether for a lighter, more refreshing sauce, especially if you are serving another dish with ourt.
  9. *Note: Setton Farms produces tamarind paste that is certified kosher for Passover. Contact the company at info to find a local supplier, or purchase online from .
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 182.37 Kcal (764 kJ)
Calories from fat 111.77 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.42g 19%
Cholesterol 96.53mg 32%
Sodium 737.03mg 31%
Potassium 402.2mg 9%
Total Carbs 4.9g 2%
Sugars 2.73g 11%
Dietary Fiber 0.87g 3%
Protein 13.84g 28%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 8%
Iron 2.1mg 12%
Calcium 23.7mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 181.96 Kcal (762 kJ)
Calories from fat 111.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.39g 19%
Cholesterol 96.31mg 32%
Sodium 735.38mg 31%
Potassium 401.3mg 9%
Total Carbs 4.89g 2%
Sugars 2.72g 11%
Dietary Fiber 0.87g 3%
Protein 13.81g 28%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 8%
Iron 2.1mg 12%
Calcium 23.6mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.5
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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