Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 13 of 15 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 13 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Beef | 100g cooked | 250 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Yogurt | 170g plain Greek | 100 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Plum | 1 medium (66g) | 30 |
| Tomato | 1 medium (123g) | 22 |
| Turmeric | 1 tsp ground (3g) | 9 |
| Chili | 1 tsp (2.7g) | 8 |
| Cinnamon | 1 tsp ground (2.6g) | 6 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Coriander | not in our table | 0 |
| Peppermint | 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
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 spanish onion finely chopped
- 6 large ripe plum tomatoes core -- peel, chop
- 4 sun-dried tomatoes finely chopped NOODLES
- 1 pound fresh fine egg noodles in Asian markets
- 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh mint chopped * 2 pounds ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 spanish onion finely chopped
- 6 large ripe plum tomatoes core -- peel, chop
- 4 sun-dried tomatoes finely chopped NOODLES
- 1 pound fresh fine egg noodles in Asian markets
- 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh mint chopped
Directions
For the meatballs:
In a bowl, combine the beef, cinnamon, coriander, turmeric, cayenne, salt, pepper, and half of the garlic. With clean hands, mix thoroughly, then shape the meat into 3/4-inch meatballs. Set them aside.
In a large, flameproof asserole, heat the oil, add the onion, and cook over low heat for 10 to 15 minutes or until it is very soft. Turn the heat to medium-high and add the meatballs. Cook, turning them often, until they lose their pink color.
Add the plum tomatoes and remaining garlic. Cover the pan, turn down the heat, and simmer gently for 10 minutes. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, salt, and pepper and cook the mixture for 5 minutes over low heat, stirring once or twice.
For the noodles:
Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil.
Add the noodles and cook for 2 to 4 minutes or until they are tender but still have some bite.
Drain the noodles and transfer them to a bowl.
Stir in the yogurt, garlic, and salt. Toss thoroughly and transfer to 6 wide bowls.
Spoon meatballs around the edges of each bowl of noodles, add the mint to the center and serve at once.
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