Kofta Balls with Hummus Moutabal

Name: Kofta Balls with Hummus Moutabal
Total time: 3600 s
Yield: Serves 4 servings
Ingredients: 1.1 lbs finely ground beef with fat (about 500 grams); 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon allspice; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 3 tablespoons very finely chopped fresh parsley; 2 teaspoons plain breadcrumbs; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons red pepper paste; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 3 tomatoes, cut into strips; 3 onions, cut into strips; 5 garlic cloves, sliced; Salt to taste; 1/2 teaspoon allspice; 2 cups water (about 480 ml); Hummus Moutabal

Hiba Jamaleddine @Hiba

Lebanon,baalbeck

A complete lunch with protein, carbs, and vegetables all in one dish—and it tastes amazing. I used powdered chickpeas for the moutabal, which I prepare in the summer and store for winter to save time. The recipe link is included with the ingredients below.

Hiba Jamaleddine @Hiba

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Ingredients

1 hour

Serves 4 servings

Kofta Mixture:
1.1 lbsfinely ground beef with fat (about 500 grams)
1/4 teaspoonground coriander
1small onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoonsalt
1/2 teaspoonallspice
1/4 teaspoonground cinnamon
3 tablespoonsvery finely chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoonsplain breadcrumbs
Vegetable Sauce:
2 tablespoonsvegetable oil
2 tablespoonsbutter
2 tablespoonsred pepper paste
1 tablespoontomato paste
3tomatoes, cut into strips
3onions, cut into strips
5garlic cloves, sliced
Salt to taste
1/2 teaspoonallspice
2 cupswater (about 480 ml)
For Serving:
Hummus Moutabal
بودرة الحمص المسلوق

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Steps

1 hour

1

To prepare the kofta:
Place the beef and all the kofta ingredients in a food processor and blend well until a dough forms.
Shape the mixture into balls and refrigerate while you prepare the sauce.
2

In a large baking dish, add the butter, oil, and onions. Sauté until the onions soften, then add the garlic and sauté as well.
Add the kofta balls and cook, turning, until browned on all sides.
3

Add the spices and tomato strips, and stir everything together.
Finally, add the tomato paste and red pepper paste, and stir again.
Pour in the water, reduce the heat, and let the sauce simmer until slightly thickened.
4

To serve, spread the hummus moutabal on a plate, top with the kofta mixture, and serve.