Turkish-Spiced Beef Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

• 600g ground beef
• 1/2 onion, finely minced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp ground allspice
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 400g canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 tsp pomegranate molasses
• Fresh herbs for garnish

Method

1. Combine ground beef, onion, garlic, mint, parsley, and spices; form into 16 meatballs.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet and brown meatballs on all sides (about 8 minutes).
3. Add crushed tomatoes and pomegranate molasses, then simmer for 15 minutes, until meatballs are cooked through and no longer pink (71°C/160°F).
4. Season sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Serve hot, garnished with fresh mint and parsley.