Spiced Matzalan Meatballs

Take your taste buds on a journey with these flavorful Spiced Matzalan Meatballs—an irresistible fusion of aromatic spices and tender meat. Made with a savory blend of ground beef and pork, these meatballs are infused with hints of cumin, smoked paprika, and a touch of cinnamon, creating a warm and smoky flavor profile that’s truly unique. Simmered in a rich tomato and chicken broth sauce, these juicy meatballs are oven-baked to perfection for a hassle-free yet impressive dish. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining, serve them over fluffy rice, al dente pasta, or alongside crusty bread to soak up the luscious sauce. Ready in just 45 minutes, this crowd-pleasing recipe is as easy to make as it is to devour! Keywords: spiced meatballs, oven-baked meatballs, family-friendly dinner, flavorful meatballs recipe, quick weeknight meals.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 0.5 pound Ground pork
• 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
• 1 Egg
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 0.5 cup Onion, finely diced
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1.5 cups Tomato sauce
• 0.5 cup Chicken broth
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, diced onion, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined but do not overmix.

Step 3

Shape the meat mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 4

Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs in batches, turning occasionally, until they are golden on all sides. Transfer the browned meatballs back to the baking sheet.

Step 5

Combine the tomato sauce, chicken broth, and ground cinnamon in the skillet, scraping up any browned bits to deglaze the pan. Stir well.

Step 6

Return the meatballs to the skillet, spooning some of the sauce over each one.

Step 7

Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 160°F (70°C).

Step 8

Remove the skillet from the oven and let the meatballs rest for 5 minutes.

Step 9

Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired, and serve hot over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1404.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2419.3

Total Fat 172.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 57.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.4g
Cholesterol 701.2mg	0%
Sodium 4520.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 68.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.5g	0%
Total Sugars 15.2g
Protein 154.9g	0%

Vitamin D 48IU	0%
Calcium 260.6mg	0%
Iron 16.3mg	0%
Potassium 1503.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.4%

Protein: 25.4%

Carbs: 11.2%