Kafta Bil Karaz — Beef Meatballs with Sour Cherries, Lebanese Festive Dish
This kafta bil karaz dish is a true celebration of Lebanese flavors: fragrant, tender beef meatballs coated in a slightly sweet and tangy sour cherry sauce. Wondering what typical Lebanese dishes are? Here's an example less known than hummus or tabbouleh, but just as emblematic of festive meals. Lebanese cuisine boasts a variety of mezze, but it also excels in slow-cooked dishes like this one, where sweet and savory notes and warm spices marry beautifully. And if you're looking for a halal Lebanese restaurant near you, note that this dish is typically prepared without pork or alcohol, following tradition. Enjoy your culinary journey!
Ingredients
- Lean ground beef600 g
- Yellow onion1 medium
- Fresh flat-leaf parsley1 bunch
- Pitted sour cherries (fresh or frozen)400 g
- Tomato paste1 tbsp
- Sugar (or pomegranate molasses)1 tbsp
- Olive oil2 tbsp
- Ground cinnamon1/2 tsp
- Allspice1/2 tsp
- Salt and black pepperto taste
- Basmati rice (for serving)300 g
Instructions
- 1
Finely chop the onion and parsley. In a large bowl, mix the ground beef with half the onion, parsley, cinnamon, allspice, salt and pepper. Knead well and shape into walnut-sized meatballs.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet and brown the meatballs on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- 3
In the same skillet, sauté the remaining onion until translucent. Add the tomato paste and sugar, then pour in 200 ml water. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
- 4
Add the sour cherries and simmer for 5 minutes. Return the meatballs to the sauce, cover and cook gently for 15-20 minutes, until the sauce thickens and the meatballs are tender.
- 5
Meanwhile, cook the basmati rice according to package instructions. Serve the meatballs hot with their cherry sauce and rice.
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