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Colombian Style Meatballs

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Course Appetizers, Beef
Cuisine Colombian
Servings 30 -35 meatballs

Ingredients
  

  • lb lean ground beef (can also substitute with ½ ground pork and/or ground veal)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup 90 g bread crumbs or pre-cooked cornmeal
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼-½ cup 60-120 ml water

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat oven to 350ºF (180ºC).
  • In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, eggs, bread crumbs, onion, garlic, cumin, salt (about 1½ tsp) and pepper. Mix everything with your hands and slowly add ¼ cup (60 ml) of water until you get a smooth texture. If you notice that it is still a bit dry, you can add the rest of the water.
  • Using your hands, make 1½ inch (3,81 cm) meatballs and place them on a baking sheet or baking dish lined with aluminum foil. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through. You can also pan fry them in a little bit of oil on medium high heat for about 4-5 minutes per side.
  • You can serve the meatballs immediately or add them to any soup or stew. If you prefer to freeze them, store them in the freezer inside a resealable bag.
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