Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 10 of 12 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Beef | 100g cooked | 250 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Tomato | 1 medium (123g) | 22 |
| Nutmeg | 1 tsp ground (2.2g) | 12 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Cinnamon | 1 tsp ground (2.6g) | 6 |
| Parsley | 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) | 1 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Sauce | not in our table | 0 |
| Saffron | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. chopped beef
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1 Tbs chopped parsley
- a dash of nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg, slightly beaten
- For the sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 Tbs chopped parsley
- 1/2 tsp salt
- a dash of saffron
- a dash of cinnamon
- a dash of pepper
- 1/2 cup tomato juice
Directions
Mix the meat, bread crumbs, parsley, nutmeg, onion powder, salt, pepper, egg and water.
Form the mixture into meatballs and brown in broiler until golden brown.
Steam the tomatoes and onion.
Put the meat, steamed tomatoes and onions and all remaining seasonings into a pot along with the tomato juice. Close tightly and simmer gently for 30 minutes.
Category:Tunisian Recipes
Category:Tunisian Meat Dishes