Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

(Sulu Kofte)

Kofte ingredients:
400 g regular ground beef
1/4 cup short grain rice, washed, drained
1 egg
Salt
Pepper

1/2 cup flour

1 onion, grated
4-5 tbsp crushed tomatoes, canned
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp butter
2 cups water
Salt
Pepper

Place flour on a large plate. Knead all the kofte ingredients in a bowl. Break off small pieces and give a small ball shape with your palms. Place them in the flour.

Meanwhile, saute the onion with olive oil and butter for a couple minutes in a medium sized pot. Add crushed tomatoes, water, salt and pepper, then bring to boil over medium heat. Flour all the little Kofte, gently drop into the pot and stir slowly. Cook for about 20 minutes over a little bit under medium heat. Sprinkle some chopped parsley on top. Serve this dish with a spoon and Turkish Bread on the side.

3-4 servings.

Meal Ideas:
- Carrot Salad, Eggplant with Veggie Filling and Creamy Pudding.