Keftes

Ingredients

• •1 pound ground beef or lamb
• •1 small onion, finely grated
• •1/4 cup chopped parsley
• •1 large egg
• •1/3 cup matzah meal
• •2 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 teaspoon ground cumin
• •1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
• •1 teaspoon kosher salt
• •1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• •2 tablespoons olive oil
• •2 cups crushed tomatoes
• •2 cups beef or chicken broth
• •2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1

   In a bowl, combine the ground meat, onion, parsley, egg, matzah meal, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.

2. 2

   Mix gently until just combined, then let the mixture rest for 10 minutes so the matzah meal can absorb moisture.

3. 3

   Shape the mixture into small patties or oval meatballs with damp hands.

4. 4

   Heat the olive oil in a wide pot and add the crushed tomatoes and broth.

5. 5

   Bring the broth to a gentle simmer and season with the lemon juice.

6. 6

   Slip the keftes into the simmering broth, cover, and cook gently until firm and cooked through, about 20 minutes.

7. 7

   Taste the broth and adjust with more salt or lemon if needed.

8. 8

   Serve hot with some of the broth spooned over the top.