Keftikés de Nogáda

Keftikés de Nogáda

GreeceSephardiEveryday Meat 55 min 6 servings Medium
Keftikés de Nogáda

Sephardic Greek meatball croquettes served with a velvety walnut-and-parsley sauce, combining Ottoman-style meatballs with a rich nut-based finish.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion, grated
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup matzo meal
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup walnuts
  • 1/2 cup parsley leaves
  • 1 cup warm broth

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix the beef, onion, egg, matzo meal, salt, and pepper and shape into small meatballs.

  2. 2

    Brown or bake the meatballs until nearly cooked through.

  3. 3

    Blend the walnuts, parsley, and warm broth into a thick sauce.

  4. 4

    Pour the sauce over the meatballs in a pan and simmer gently for a few minutes.

  5. 5

    Serve warm with rice or vegetables.

Kosher notes

Keep the nogada pareve by using broth instead of cream so it can accompany meat.

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