Kofta à la Sauce Tomate Recipe | Epicurious

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs (600 g) ground lamb, beef, or veal
• 1 large onion, finely chopped or grated
• About 1/2—3/4 teaspoon salt
• Pepper
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice
• Sunflower oil for frying (optional)
• 4 garlic cloves, minced or crushed in a press
• 2 tablespoons sunflower oil
• 2 lbs (1 kg) tomatoes, peeled and chopped, or a 28-oz (800-g) can of tomatoes
• Salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons tomato puree
• 1-2 teaspoons sugar