Algerian Big Meatballs - Coclo

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

1 Pound Ground Beef

1/2 Cup Rice

1 Head Garlic, finely chopped

1 Medium Egg, beaten

1/2 Teaspoon Salt

1/2 Teaspoon Ground Bay Leaf

1/8 Teaspoon Ground Mace

1/4 Teaspoon Pepper

1/8 Teaspoon Thyme

2 Tablespoons Olive Oil

1 Medium Onion, finely chopped

1/2 Bunch Cilantro, tied in a bundle

3/4 Cup Water

Cooking Instructions:

Mix beef, rice, garlic, egg, salt, bay leaf, mace, pepper, thyme and olive oil together well. Shape into 2 large meatballs. Put onion, cilantro and water in a pan. Add meatballs. Cover pan and simmer over low heat for 2 hours or a bit more. Remove and discard cilantro. Serve with rice or couscous.

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