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Armenaian Kufta (Stuffed Meat Balls)
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Armenaian Kufta (Stuffed Meat Balls)

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Dishes from this landlocked, war-torn country of Armenia is well known to have Mediterranian Near Easter, and Middle Eatern hints in their dishes. Neighboring country is Turkey, Caucasus Mountains oof Georgia and Iran/Persia. MANY Armenians live in our community & have added a strong, historical culture to our community.

Yield: 10 Ready in 45 minutes

Cuisine: ArmenianMain Ingredient: Beef or Lamb

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Servings          
Original recipe makes 10
2 poundGround beef; or lamb
8 largeonion; chopped finely
1 teaspoonSalt
1/2 teaspoonPepper
1/2 teaspoonCoriander sprigs; or ground corriander
1 bunchParsley; chopped
1/2 teaspoonAllspice
-- Stuffing --
2 poundSirloin; or lean round steak
2 poundBulgar wheat
2 quartChicken broth; or beef broth
1 teaspoonSalt
1 teaspoonPepper
1 teaspoonCorriander

Armenaian Kufta (Stuffed Meat Balls) Preparation

1. Saute onions and meat until onions are golden brown.

2. Add speices adn parsley. Cool and refrigerate

-- MIx Meat--

3. Mix meat and bulghar and spices; kneead 15 minutes, adding a little water at a time until this is like a soft dough.

4. Form into balls 1-1/2 inch in diameter.

(Mixture makes about 25 balls)

5. Shape balls into a "shell" and fill with filling.

6. Pinch top together and pat with water to re-shape into a closed ball.

(the balls should be about 2 inches in diameter.

7. Carefully place a few balls at a time into boiling broth to cook for 15 minutes.

Drain in a collander; serve hot.

Notes

(coriander is same as cilantro) -- can replace with Lamb as well.

This stuffed meat ball recipe [I believe] comes from our community.

I found this recipe in my mother's recipe box after she passed away; she liked it so much, it was neatly typed on a recipe card. I miss her and I love armenaian food.

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  • Calories Per Serving: 1054
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    7 years, 1 weeks, 1 days, 7 hours, 12 minutes ago
    (coriander is same as cilantro) -- can replace with Lamb as well.
    This stuffed meat ball recipe [I believe] comes from our community.
    I found this recipe in my mother's recipe box after she passed away; she liked it so much, it was neatly typed on a recipe card. I miss her and I love armenaian food.
    [I posted this recipe.]
    7 years, 1 weeks, 1 days, 7 hours, 13 minutes ago

    Tags

    1. beef
    2. Lamb
    3. armenian
    4. kufta
    5. meatball
    6. meat ball
    7. boil
    8. Main Dish
    9. Hors dOeuvres
    10. Beef or Lamb
    11. Dinner
    12. Fall
    13. Comforting

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