Mediterranean-inspired Meatballs | TasteToronto

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (or mixture of beef and lamb)
• 1 large or two small onions, grated
• 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 1/3 cup parsley, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup almonds, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup sunflower seeds (or pine nuts)
• 1/3 cup roasted red pepper, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/3 cup apricots, finely chopped (optional)
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup whole milk
• 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds