Meatballs Libanaise

Experience the vibrant flavors of the Middle East with Meatballs Libanaise, a hearty and aromatic dish perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests. Made with ground lamb or beef, these tender meatballs are infused with the warm spices of allspice, cumin, and cinnamon, balanced with fresh parsley, garlic, and breadcrumbs for the perfect texture. Simmered in a rich tomato sauce enhanced with chicken or beef stock, bay leaf, and a hint of cinnamon, these meatballs soak up layers of savory goodness. Easy to prepare in under an hour, Meatballs Libanaise pairs beautifully with fluffy rice, warm pita, or a crisp, refreshing salad. Whether you’re craving comfort food or exploring Lebanese cuisine, this recipe will delight your taste buds with its harmonious blend of spices and textures!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 g Ground lamb or beef
• 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
• 3 units Garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tbsp Parsley, finely chopped
• 1 tsp Ground allspice
• 1 tsp Ground cumin
• 0.5 tsp Ground cinnamon
• 1.5 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 75 g Breadcrumbs
• 1 large Egg
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 400 g Tomato sauce
• 300 ml Chicken or beef stock
• 1 unit Cinnamon stick
• 1 unit Bay leaf

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground lamb or beef, chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, ground allspice, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, salt, black pepper, breadcrumbs, and egg.

Step 2

Using your hands, mix the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.

Step 3

Form the mixture into small, evenly sized meatballs (approximately 3 cm in diameter) and set them aside on a plate.

Step 4

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium heat.

Step 5

Carefully add the meatballs to the pan and brown them on all sides. This should take about 6-8 minutes. Remove the meatballs and set them aside on a plate.

Step 6

In the same pan, add the tomato sauce, chicken or beef stock, cinnamon stick, and bay leaf. Stir to combine and bring the sauce to a simmer.

Step 7

Return the meatballs to the pan, cover, and simmer on low heat for 25-30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the meatballs to cook through.

Step 8

Discard the cinnamon stick and bay leaf before serving.

Step 9

Serve the Meatballs Libanaise hot with rice, pita bread, or a fresh salad. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1513.3 grams (1513.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2134

Total Fat 147.80g	189%
Saturated Fat 48.20g	241%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.60g
Cholesterol 620mg	207%
Sodium 6810mg	296%
Total Carbohydrate 94.60g	34%
Dietary Fiber 11.80g	42%
Total Sugars 19.00g
Protein 110.40g	221%

Vitamin D 54IU	269%
Calcium 303mg	23%
Iron 17mg	93%
Potassium 1773mg	38%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.9%

Protein: 20.5%

Carbs: 17.6%