Ingredients
- for the meatballs:
- one large onion, chopped and finely pureed
- 1 c finely chopped pistachios
- 1/4 c bread crumbs
- 1/2 c chopped tarragan
- 1/4 c chopped rosemary
- 1/2 c chopped savory
- 1 c chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 c lime juice
- 1 table spoon cumin
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 spoon harissa
- 2 eggs
- 2 lb ground beef
- for the glaze:
- 2 c pomegranate paste
- 1 c honey
- 1 c red wine, preferably shiraz or zinfandel
- 1 T harrisa
- 2 T whole grain mustard
- 1 t chilli flakes
- garnish:
- chopped pistachios or pomegranate seeds
Directions
- Spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place eggs and meat in a large bowl and incorporate.
- Mix all other meatball ingredients in another large bowl.
- Incorporate herb mixture into meat mixture by kneading well with hands for 2 minutes.
- Form meatball mixture into 2 ½ oz. balls and place on baking sheet. Bake for 12 minutes, turning halfway through the cooking time.
- As the meatballs cook, make the glaze by mixing all ingredients in a saucepot. Bring the mixture to a boil while stirring. Reduce heat and simmer until reduced by ½.
- In a frying pan with a deep lip, place 1/3 of the sauce. Add 5 meatballs and toss with the glaze for 2 minutes over medium heat. Place on serving dish, garnish and serve.
- Continue incorporating glaze with remaining meatballs in this fashion until all 15 meatballs are glazed.
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Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving | %DV |
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Serving Size 132g | |
Recipe makes 15 servings | |
Calories 277 | |
Calories from Fat 119 | 43% |
Total Fat 13.39g | 17% |
Saturated Fat 4.73g | 19% |
Trans Fat 0.0g | |
Cholesterol 67mg | 22% |
Sodium 71mg | 3% |
Potassium 318mg | 9% |
Total Carbs 25.45g | 7% |
Dietary Fiber 2.4g | 8% |
Sugars 19.65g | 13% |
Protein 13.01g | 21% |
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