Afghan meat balls

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, onion, garlic, cilantro, parsley, egg, bread crumbs, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
2. Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about the size of a walnut.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs in batches and brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes and water, stirring to combine.
5. Return meatballs to the skillet, cover, and simmer on low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot with rice or bread.

Prep

• Thaw ground beef if frozen