Daoud Basha – Lebanese Meatballs With A Rich Tomato Sauce

Daoud Basha – Lebanese Meatballs With A Rich Tomato Sauce Ingredients

For 14-15 medium sized meatballs mix in a bowl:400g minced beef1/2 onion chopped very finely1 garlic clove mincedHandful chopped parsleySalt and pepperDried oreganoPaprikaGround cuminJuice of 1/2 a lemon

Steps

(Best method is to put on gloves and mix well with your hands)Shape walnut size meatballs with your hands and place on a baking sheet. Place in a preheated oven on 200 degrees for 20 minutes (or you can lightly fry on the stovetop with some olive oil).While the meat is cooking, prepare the sauce: Cook the other half chopped onion with 1 minced garlic in some olive oil.Once they turn golden, add in 1 can tomato purée and season with salt, pepper and dried herbs.Bring to a boil and let simmer 10-15 minutes until the meat is done.Place the meat in the sauce and cook for a few minutes or until the sauce thickens. Serve warm with a side of rice.