Arabic Meatballs

ARABIC MEATBALLS ~ KEFTA KEBOBS

Makes 2 dozen meatballs

  • 2 pounds ground beef or lamb (grass-fed is preferable)
  • 1 onion, diced very fine
  • 2 tablespoons dried parsley
  • 1/2 tablespoon dried mint
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Mix all ingredients together well. Form into 2 dozen 1-1/2 inch balls or football shapes. Brown all sides and cook thoroughly in a frying pan. Or, bake in the oven for about 30 minutes at 375 degrees. Eat as is, in a pocket bread sandwich, or incorporate into sauce.

A sauce Idea:

Put all meatballs in a 4 to 6 quart stockpot. Add:

  • 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 tablespoon dried mint
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Let simmer for 10 to 20 minutes. Serve over warm brown rice.

© Copyright 2006 by Wardeh Harmon

My friend Lori served the meatballs over noodles and said her family enjoyed it. Thanks for giving it a try, Lori!

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  1. *printing*

    Wow - my girls just love you Miss Wardeh with all your scrumptious recipes. :D
    Thank you for posting yet another delicous-looking one! :)

  2. These were a BIG hit in our house! And like Wardeh said, we served them over whole wheat linguine noodles…YUMMM! They served 6 of us for dinner, and 5 of us for lunch the following day (I cooked up 2 pounds of ww linguine).


  3. Like Robin above… *printing* Always *printing* from Such Treasures. :D

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  6. We had these tonight and they were very good. The problem was, I over cooked them, so they were a little dry. I’ll do better the next time we have them. :) Hubby said they had a nice flavor. :D
    Thanks Wardeh!!

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