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Colombian Halal Beef Meatballs In Tomato Cumin Gravy

Name: Colombian Halal Beef Meatballs In Tomato Cumin Gravy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Colombian
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground halal beef; 4 stalks scallions, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 large egg, beaten; 1.5 tsp ground cumin, divided; 14 oz crushed tomatoes, canned; 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Tender halal ground beef meatballs seasoned with scallions and garlic, simmered in a warm tomato and cumin gravy.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min

Technique to learn

Sear and Braise

Quick high-heat searing to create flavor crust followed by gentle simmering inside a seasoned sauce to cook meat through cleanly.

Instructions

Step 1: In a mixing bowl, combine ground halal beef, half of the scallions, half of the garlic, the beaten egg, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, and half a teaspoon of salt.
Step 2: Gently mix the beef combination by hand until uniform, then shape into 12 small round meatballs.

Step 3: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and add meatballs, searing for 5 minutes until browned on all sides. Transfer meatballs to a plate.

Step 4: Add remaining scallions, garlic, and 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin to the skillet, sautéing for 1 minute until aromatic.

Step 5: Pour crushed tomatoes and 0.5 cup of water into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits on the bottom.

Step 6: Return meatballs to the simmering gravy, cover with a lid, and cook over medium-low heat for 15 minutes until fully cooked through.

Step 7: Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot over rice or cassava.

Cooking tips

Do not overwork meatball mixture to keep the texture soft and tender.
Sear meatballs in batches if your skillet is crowded to ensure proper browning.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Colombian; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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