Spiced Beef and Date Meatballs
Looking for a unique twist on traditional meatballs? These Spiced Beef and Date Meatballs are about to become your new favorite comfort food. By combining aromatic Middle Eastern spices with the natural sweetness of dates, this recipe creates an incredible depth of flavor that'll have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef 80/20 lean-to-fat ratio
- 1/2 cup finely chopped Medjool dates about 6-7 dates
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Start by combining all spices in a small bowl - this ensures even distribution throughout the meat mixture.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped dates, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, and onion. Add the spice mixture.
- Using clean hands, gently mix everything until just combined. Avoid overworking the meat to keep the meatballs tender.
- Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs (about 1.5 inches in diameter). You should get approximately 20 meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the meatballs in batches, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through (about 8-10 minutes per batch).