Spicy Meatballs


d2

Ingredients:
Serves 4
1/2 cup bulgur wheat
1 cup water, divided
3/4 lb extra-lean ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
2 egg whites
1 can (15 oz) no-salt tomato sauce

How to Prepare:
Stir 1/2 cup water into bulgur; let sit 30 minutes. When bulgur has absorbed the water, combine with beef and remaining ingredients except tomato sauce. Mix well using hands. Form into 12 meatballs. Arrange in shallow baking dish. Bake at 500°F until beef begins to brown, about 15 minutes. Combine tomato sauce and remaining 1/2 cup water. Pour over beef. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Bake uncovered until meatballs are done and sauce has thickened slightly, about 30 minutes. Baste meatballs with tomato sauce twice during baking.