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Beyti Sarma
Medium 55 min~610 kcal 9/10
Daoud Basha
Levantine beef and lamb meatballs simmered in tomato sauce with cinnamon, allspice, parsley, and pine nuts.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr📖 1 min readServes 5~430 kcal🌍 Middle Eastern🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 35 min cook
- #High Protein
- #One-Pot
- #For Guests
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Timeline
Total 1 h- Prep25 min
- Cooking35 min
Ingredients
5 servings
Quick:
- 350 g Ground beef
- 250 g Ground lamb
- 2 Onions
- 0.3 bunch Parsley
- 0.3 cup(~60 ml) Pine nuts
- 2 cup(~400 ml) Tomato puree
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Tomato paste
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Olive oil
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Allspice
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Salt
- 0.3 tsp(~1.5 ml) Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Knead the meats with half the grated onion, parsley, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper.
- 2
Roll the mixture into small meatballs.
- 3
Fry the meatballs in olive oil for 8 minutes, until they take on color.
8 min08:00 - 4
Soften the remaining onion in the same pot for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 5
Add the tomato paste and tomato puree, then bring the sauce to a boil.
- 6
Add the meatballs and allspice to the sauce and cook for 18 minutes.
18 min18:00 - 7
Toast the pine nuts in a separate pan and sprinkle them on top.
3 min03:00
💡 Tip: Lightly browning the meatballs before the sauce helps them keep their shape and gives the tomato sauce depth.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot, with plain rice pilaf on the side if desired.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~430
kcal calories
27
g protein
22
g carbs
26
g fat
Protein 25%Carbs 20%Fat 55%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Tree nuts
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Daoud Basha make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Daoud Basha take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 35 minutes; 60 minutes in total.Is Daoud Basha difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Daoud Basha have?
Approximately 430 kcal per serving. Protein: 27g, carbs: 22g, fat: 26g.Which allergens does Daoud Basha contain?
This recipe contains Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Daoud Basha belong to?
This recipe belongs to Middle Eastern cuisine.How many ingredients does Daoud Basha need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
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