Egyptian Meatballs

Egyptian Meatballs

Bring a taste of world cuisine into your weeknight meals with these quick and easy Egyptian meatballs made with ground beef, leeks, and eggs.

Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
35 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Calories
90 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add leeks; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain; transfer to a plate to cool. Chop leeks finely with a sharp knife, or in a food processor.
Step 2
Combine leeks, ground beef, bread crumbs, and eggs in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper. Mix until combined; shape with hands into walnut-sized meatballs.
Step 3
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs, turning as needed, until evenly browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Add water, lemon juice, and butter; bring to a boil. Simmer, covered, until meatballs are no longer pink in the center, 15 to 20 minutes.
Egyptian Meatballs

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ¾ cup water, or as needed
  • 2 pounds leeks, trimmed and outer leaves removed
  • 1 cup white bread crumbs

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