Monday, March 21, 2011

Spiced Meatballs and Roasted Carrots

I'm back!!

A week after a very relaxing Spring Break in North Carolina, I am ready to start the week with delicious dinners. I have a menu set up for the next few days and I really hope I can stick to it, but either way, I will be making yummy and new recipes!

Today I had a big midterm, and all I wanted to do was come home and relax. I couldn't though, since I have lots of other homework that is quickly catching up on me. But time for cooking is always available, and tonight's dinner was worth it!

I have to warn you, if you don't like spicy food, add less cumin/coriander, because it is definitely a big part of these meatballs. Otherwise eat up!

Spiced Meatballs (adapted from Everyday FOOD by Martha Stewart)
  • 1.2 lbs. ground beef
  • 3/4 teaspoon coriander
  • 3/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 large egg + 2 tablespoons egg-whites lightly beaten
  1. In a medium bowl combine beef, spices, cilantro, and egg mix. Season with salt (I forgot this step and it definitely makes a difference). With your hands, gently combine all the ingredients well and form meatballs (I made 6 big ones following my roomie's request).
  2. In a large skillet heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook meatballs until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Add 1/4 cup water to skillet, cover, reduce heat to low. Cook untill meatballs are just cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.




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