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Meatballs with Raisins and Honey

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

Rating: This weblink has been rated 8 times with an average star rating of 4.3 Read Reviews (7)

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What to Drink?

Wine Zinfandel
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 pounds minced beef
  • 5 onions, finely chopped
  • 2 eggs
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 slice bread, soaked in water and drained
  • 3/4 cup oil for frying
  • 3/4 cup raisins
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons honey

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.

Footnotes

  • Editor's Note
  • We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 467 | Total Fat: 26.2g | Cholesterol: 70mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2003 by special_k_in_fla 
My husband made these and I loved it! Don't be put off by the amount of onions in it, they... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2008 by DELANIA 
Very tasty. A unique combination of flavors. We served it over brown rice and there was enough... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2007 by MAGMOM 
My husband came in and asked what was for dinner. I said "meatballs." He looked in the pot... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2009 by m0wlp42 
Initially, I got the “Huh?” look from my family when I mentioned this recipe, but once the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 9, 2008 by Nicole 
These were Amazing! I didn't use all of the onions but next time I will. Onions produce water... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 14, 2008 by gidget2100 
This was okay, but like other reveiwers i felt like it was missing something. I tried adding... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2007 by Debi 
These meatballs are delicious. I liked them so much I made them for the Christmas Table at my... MORE

 
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