RCI-MT.005.0014.001
Middle Eastern Meatballs
Rice Middle Eastern Meatballs
Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyadvanced
Ingredients
- low-fat plain yogurt1 cup
- finely chopped garlic1 to 2 teaspoons
- crushed dried mint1 teaspoon
- salt to taste1 unit
- 93% lean ground beef¾ pound
- cooked brown rice½ cup
- finely chopped onion⅓ cup
- packed cilantro¼ cupchopped coriander
- packed flat-leaf parsley¼ cupchopped
- ground cinnamon½ teaspoon
- ground cumin¼ teaspoon
- red pepper flakes⅛ teaspoon
- ground black pepper⅛ teaspoon
- salt½ teaspoon
Method
1
In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, garlic, and mint.
2
Season to taste with salt.
3
Set the broiler rack 5 inches from the heat.
4
Preheat the broiler.
5
In a mixing bowl, combine the meat, rice, onion, cilantro, parsley, cinnamon, cumin, red and black peppers, plus ½ teaspoon salt, stirring mixture with a fork until it is well blended
6
With your hands, for the mixture into 1½ inch meatballs.
7
As you make them, place the meatballs on a baking sheet that fits under the broiler.
8
Broil the meatballs until they are well browned on top, 4 to 5 minutes.
9
Using tongs, turn and cook until the meatballs are browned outside and no longer pink in the center, 3 to 4 minutes.
10
Transfer them to a serving plate and serve warm, passing the yogurt sauce in a bowl.