Tunisian Meatballs - cooking recipe

Ingredients

MEATBALLS
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon parsley, minced
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 egg
1 garlic clove, minced
SAUCE
2 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 tablespoon parsley, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
saffron, optional dash
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup tomato juice

Preparation

Mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, parsley, nutmeg, onion powder, salt, pepper, egg and garlic together.
Make 16 meatballs.
Brown meatballs under broiler until golden brown.
Steam the tomatoes and onion while meat is broiling.
When meatballs are browned put in tomato mixture.
Add parsley, salt, cinnamon, dash saffron if using, turmeric, pepper, and tomato juice.
Close lid tightly and simmer gently for 30 minutes.