Middle Eastern Cumin Meatballs

Ingredients

• 0.3 cup bread crumbs 
• 0.5 teaspoon cumin 
• 1  eggs 
• 2 tablespoons garlic minced
• 0.3 teaspoon garlic powder 
• 1.5 pounds ground beef lean
• 2 tablespoons juice of lemon 
• 4 servings salt and pepper to taste
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste 
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 
• 1.5 cups water 

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan

Directions

1. Combine the ground beef, egg, garlic, bread crumbs, cumin, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until well mixed.
2. Roll the mixture into egg-sized balls, and set aside.
3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Add the meatballs; cook until firm, and browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.
5. Remove meatballs from the skillet and pour out the fat.
6. Bring the water to a boil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the tomato paste, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium.
7. Add the cooked meatballs, and simmer in the tomato sauce for 5 to 10 minutes until completely cooked.