Ingredients :

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1 lb. chopped beef
1/2 c. bread crumbs
1 Tbsp chopped parsley
dash of nutmeg
1/2 tsp. onion powder
salt and pepper to taste
1 egg, slightly beaten

Sauce:
1/2 c. chopped onion
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 Tbsp. chopped parsley
1/2 tsp. salt
dash of saffron
dash of cinnamon
dash of pepper
1/2 c. tomato juice

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Method :

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Mix the meat, bread crumbs, parsley, nutmeg, onion powder, salt, pepper, egg and water. Form the mixture into meatballs and brown in broiler until golden brown. Steam the tomatoes and onion. Put the meat, steamed tomatoes and onions and all remaining seasonings into a pot along with the tomato
juice. Close tightly and simmer gently for 30 minutes.

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Yield: 16 meatballs. One serving equals 2 meatballs and contains 13calories.