Meatballs in Tomato Sauce with Onion, Garlic and Spices
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 11 of 12 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Beef | 100g cooked | 250 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Tomato | 1 medium (123g) | 22 |
| Cinnamon | 1 tsp ground (2.6g) | 6 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Allspice | 1 tsp ground (1.9g) | 5 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Cilantro | 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) | 1 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Bulgur | 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
- ¾ cup bulgur
- 8 oz ground beef
- ½ cup finely chopped onion
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground allspice
- ½ tsp pepper
- 3 tsp canola oil
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½ cup packed cilantro, chopped
Directions
Mix bulgur, beef, onion, cinnamon, ½ tsp salt, allspice and ¼ tsp pepper.
Roll rounded tablespoons into balls.
Heat 1 tsp oil in a skillet.
Add meatballs, cook until browned.
Transfer to a plate.
Heat remaining oil in a skillet.
Add garlic, sauté 1 minute.
Stir in tomatoes, sugar, remaining salt and pepper and meatballs.
Bring to a simmer, cover and cook 25 minutes or until bulgur is tender.
Serve sprinkled with cilantro.
Category:Cathy's Recipes
Category:Meatball Recipes
Category:Ground beef Recipes
Category:Bulgur Recipes
Category:Onion Recipes
Category:Tomato Recipes
Category:Cilantro Recipes