Meatballs with Raisins and Honey recipe

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Ingredients

1 ¾ pounds minced beef
5 onions, finely chopped
2 eggs
salt and pepper to taste
1 slice bread, soaked in water and drained
¾ cup oil for frying
¾ cup raisins
¾ cup water
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons honey

Nutrition Info

466.8 calories
carbohydrate: 31.8 g
cholesterol: 62 mg
fat: 26.2 g
fiber: 3 g
protein: 28.9 g
saturatedFat: 0.9 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 172 mg
sugar: 20.7 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, mix together the meat, one onion, eggs, and bread. Season with salt and pepper. Form into small balls. Heat 1/4 cup of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the meatballs until browned. Remove from heat, and set aside.

  2. In a large saucepan, heat remaining 1/2 cup of oil. Fry the remaining 4 onions until golden. Carefully add the meatballs. Mix in the raisins, cinnamon, honey, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about an hour. Season with salt and pepper before serving.

Recipe Yield

6 servings

Recipe Note

This recipe brings a touch of middle east kitchen to regular meat balls, by simmering them in a sweet cinnamon sauce with raisins.

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