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Meatballs with Bulgur in Onion and Tomato Sauce (Voli Me Plyguri) Recipe

Meatballs with Bulgur in Onion and Tomato Sauce (Voli Me Plyguri) Recipe

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Meatballs with Bulgur in Onion and Tomato Sauce (Voli Me Plyguri)

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Ingredients:

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1 lb lean ground beef , veal , lamb or pork
1 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
4-5 scallions (white plus most of the green parts), finely chopped
1/2 cup coarse bulgur
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/3 cup olive oil
4 garlic cloves, 2 minced and 2 coarsely chopped
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp salt
freshly ground black pepper
1 large onion , halved lengthwise and sliced into half-moons
1/2 cup dry red wine
2 cups grated ripe tomatoes or canned diced tomatoes with their juice
1 cinnamon stick
1/2 cup water

Directions:

In a large bowl, combine the meat, all but 2 tablespoons of the parsley, the scallions, bulgur, egg, 2 tablespoons of the oil, the minced garlic, cumin, salt and pepper to taste. Knead well, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours.
Shape 2-tablespoon-sized portions of the meat mixture into balls. Place on a plate, cover and refrigerate.
In a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven, heat the remaining 3 tablespoons oil and saute the onion over high heat for 4 to 5 minutes, or until it starts to color. Add the chopped garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Add the wine and simmer for 1 minute. Stir in the tomatoes and cinnamon stick. Carefully add the meatballs to the skillet; the sauce should almost cover them. Add the water, bring to a boil and reduce the heat to low.
Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened. Remove the cinnamon stick, sprinkle with the remaining 2tablespoons parsley and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	71.83 Kcal (301 kJ)
Calories from fat	35.8 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.98g	6%
Cholesterol	17.97mg	6%
Sodium	62.42mg	3%
Potassium	138.62mg	3%
Total Carbs	3.69g	1%
Sugars	0.7g	3%
Dietary Fiber	0.88g	4%
Protein	4.57g	9%
Vitamin C	5.7mg	10%
Iron	0.7mg	4%
Calcium	13.5mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	126.53 Kcal (530 kJ)
Calories from fat	63.06 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.01g	6%
Cholesterol	31.65mg	6%
Sodium	109.95mg	3%
Potassium	244.19mg	3%
Total Carbs	6.49g	1%
Sugars	1.23g	3%
Dietary Fiber	1.55g	4%
Protein	8.05g	9%
Vitamin C	10.1mg	10%
Iron	1.2mg	4%
Calcium	23.9mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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