Kefta Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

kofta meatballs in a deep saucepan with rich tomato sauce and flecks of chopped parsley and a spoon holding a meatball

5 from 3 votes

Kefta Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

This recipe for Kefta Meatballs in Tomato Sauce makes an easy, healthy dinner! Everyone loves these juicy, delicious meatballs and rich, savory sauce!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Servings: servings

Calories: 383kcal

Author: Natalie

Ingredients

FOR THE SAUCE

2 tablespoons olive oil
½ onion chopped
1 cup water
1 cup tomato sauce

FOR THE BEEF

1 pound ground beef
½ onion chopped
1 clove garlic chopped
½ teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons cumin
½ teaspoon pepper
½-¾ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons parsley chopped, divided

Instructions

In a medium sized mixing bowl, mix the beef, 1/2 an onion, the garlic, 1 tablespoon of parsley, the paprika, cumin, salt and pepper. Set aside.
Begin working on the sauce. Saute 1/2 of the chopped onion in the oil in a deep saucepan over medium heat until onion becomes soft and just starts to take on color. Add the tomato sauce and water and a pinch of salt. Cook over medium-high heat until the sauce starts to boil. Reduce heat to medium but keep at a low boil.
Form the beef mixture into balls about the size of an egg. Flatten the balls into a patty/hamburger shape and carefully drop each patty into the sauce. Allow beef to cook in the sauce without stirring for about 20 minutes or until beef has cooked and the sauce has thickened. Check the seasoning and enjoy!

Notes

Serve with rice, bulgur, quinoa, or couscous!

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