Fried beef balls with vegetables, Armenian style

4 servings

40 minutes

Armenian-style fried beef meatballs with vegetables are a vibrant, spicy dish that combines juicy beef with aromatic spices and fresh vegetables. Despite the Armenian name, it carries hints of Italian cuisine due to the harmonious blend of garlic, sweet pepper, and cumin. The history of this dish may root back to family lunch traditions where meat and vegetables are served together, creating a rich and balanced flavor. Meatballs fried in clarified butter acquire an appetizing crust, while serving them with juicy tomatoes and crunchy cucumbers adds freshness. This is a wonderful choice for a cozy dinner or festive table, combining simplicity in preparation with a richness of flavor nuances.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 457.7
• Proteins: 26.9g
• Fats: 34.9g
• Carbohydrates: 8.9g

Ingredients

• Beef: 450 g
• Sweet pepper: 100 g
• Caraway seeds: 0.5 tsp
• Ground red pepper: to taste
• Melted butter: 70 g
• Tomatoes: 4 pc
• Cucumbers: 2 pc
• Chicken egg: 2 pc
• Garlic: 3 clove
• Sea salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Pass the beef, cut into pieces, through the meat grinder twice with garlic and bell pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Beef: 450 g
   • Garlic: 3 cloves
   • Sweet pepper: 100 g

2. Add cumin seeds, red pepper, salt to the minced meat and mix well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Caraway seeds: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Ground red pepper:  to taste
   • Sea salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

3. After that, form small balls from the minced meat, dip them in beaten eggs, and fry in hot melted butter.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces
   • Melted butter: 70 g

4. Serve meatballs with tomatoes and cucumbers.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes: 4 pieces
   • Cucumbers: 2 pieces