Name: Meatballs in saffron sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 500 gram beef mince; 1/3 cup (65g) basmati rice, well washed, rinsed, drained; 2 clove garlic, crushed; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 onion, very finely chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon ground chilli; 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads; 2 tablespoon chopped parsley; 1 lemon, juiced; steamed couscous, to serve; lemon wedges, to serve

Meatballs in saffron sauce

Serves 4

Prep

15M

Cook

40M

Total

55M

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Ingredients

500 gram beef mince

1/3 cup (65g) basmati rice, well washed, rinsed, drained

2 clove garlic, crushed

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1 onion, very finely chopped

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 teaspoon ground chilli

1/2 teaspoon saffron threads

2 tablespoon chopped parsley

1 lemon, juiced

steamed couscous, to serve

lemon wedges, to serve

Method

1.Combine mince, rice, garlic, cinnamon and cumin. Season. With wet hands, shape mixture into small meatballs. Chill for 10 minutes.

2.Place onion, oil, chilli, saffron and 5 cups water in a saucepan. Season, bring to boil and add meatballs. Cover, simmer on low for 30 minutes. Stir in parsley and lemon juice. Serve with couscous and lemon wedges.

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