Homemade Ground Beef Balls with Fresh Cilantro
Crispy golden beef balls packed with fresh cilantro, tomato, and onion — a quick, budget-friendly recipe perfect as a snack, appetizer, or main course. Simple ingredients, big flavor.
🛒 Ingredients
15 servings
- 500 g (1 lb) ground beef
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 tomato, peeled and diced
- 1 small bunch of fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 egg
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
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Directions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef with the chopped onion, diced tomato, and fresh cilantro. Mix thoroughly with your hands until evenly combined.
- 2
Add the egg and flour to the meat mixture. Season with salt and knead until you have a smooth, firm dough that holds its shape well.
- 3
Shape the mixture into small bite-sized balls by rolling portions between your palms.
- 4
Heat a generous amount of vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat. Fry the meatballs in batches, turning them occasionally, for 8–10 minutes until golden brown on the outside and fully cooked through.
- 5
Remove with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towels, and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
💡 Chef's Tip
Swap cilantro for flat-leaf parsley if you prefer a milder flavor. For extra crunch, lightly coat the balls in breadcrumbs before frying.
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