Ka'abur (Beef and Potato Meatballs)

Ka'abur (Beef and Potato Meatballs) is a traditional Tunisian recipe for a classic meatball of minced beef and potatoes flavoured with garlic, cinnamon, rose water and parsley. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Tunisian version of: Beef and Potato Meatballs (Ka'abur).

prep time

20 minutes

cook time

10 minutes

Total Time:

30 minutes

Additional Time:

(+20 minutes chilling)

Makes:

Rating:

Tags : Beef Recipes Tunisia Recipes

Ingredients:

300g minced beef
1 onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 tsp rose water
1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 small new potatoes, peeled, boiled and mashed
2 tbsp coriander (cilantro) leaves, chopped
45g flat-leaf parsley, chopped
2 tbsp breadcrumbs
2 eggs, beaten
salt and black pepper, to taste
flour, for dusting
oil to fry

Method:

Combine the onion and garlic in a mortar or food processor and either pound or purée to a smooth paste. Transfer to a bowl and add all the remaining ingredients (except the flour). Stir thoroughly to combine then divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape into balls.

Chill the meatballs for 20 minutes then dredge in seasoned flour to coat evenly. Heat oil in a pan and use to fry the meatballs until evenly browned and cooked through (about 6 minutes). Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper. Serve on a bed of couscous, accompanied by table harissa sauce.