Katrina Meynink
Katrina Meynink

Persian Meatballs in Saffron & Tomato Sauce (Slow Cooker)

30m Prep
5h Cook
Nutritionper serving
63g
Fat
23g
Carbs
33g
Protein
6g
Fiber
Estimated based on the ingredients. Not a substitute for a professional nutritionist's advice.

I love the hands-on therapy of rolling meatballs. The mindless monotony of the task is great for unwinding and calming a hectic mind. The rice in the meatballs ensures they stay tender and soft.

Serves 4-6.

Ingredients 18

Meatballs

Sauce

To Serve

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Method 5

To make the meatballs, combine all the meatball ingredients (, , , , grated , , , and rose bud petals, if using) in a large bowl and season generously.

Using your hands, roll the mix into meatballs. Aim to make them twice the size of a golf ball. Place on a baking tray or large, flat dish and refrigerate until ready to cook

To make the sauce, set the slow cooker to the sauté function. Add the and, once hot, add the and sauté until translucent and softened. Add the and liquid and cook for another minute. Add the and , then close the lid and cook on high for 4 hours.

Gently drop the meatballs into the sauce, then continue cooking, uncovered, on high for an additional 30–45 minutes. This will ensure the sauce thickens and reduces a little while the meatballs cook.

Top the meatballs with a drizzle of and the . Sprinkle over the dried rose petals and chopped . Serve with and flatbreads.

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