Prepare the Meatballs with the shell

Mix together all the meatball ingredients

Put two cups of semolina in a mixing bowl

Add a touch of salt pepper and turmeric

Add water gradually until you make a smooth dough

Fill a small dish to wet your palms

Dip your hand in the water and cut the dough into small bowls a little smaller than a walnut

Flatten each piece of the dough with your wet fingers

Fill it with the meatball filling

Close it tightly with the tip of your fingers and roll it tightly until it forms a ball

Then Drop the ball (Kubba) into the boiling liquid

Put it on simmer for 30-35 minutes

Or preparehe Meatballs without the Shell

Mix all the meatball ingredients together

Dip your hand into a plate with oil so the meat does not stick to your hand, and form the meat mix into one inch balls Tip: before you make all of them try one out and cook it in the toaster to make sure the meatball is suitable to your taste, if it is not feel free to add spices to adjust it to your taste.

Place the meatballs on an oven tray covered in foil paper

Bake it for 15-20 minutes at 400 degrees, until lightly golden Tip: while cooking shake the tray with proper gloves to roll the balls

Remove the meatballs from the oven and put it in the beet sauce and let it cook for 20 – 30 minutes on medium heat

Making the Sauce

Sautee onion, garlic, celery, and oil for about 5-10 minutes

Then add tomatoes and sauté for another 5-10 minutes

Add about 2-3 cups of water, let it boil

Add in the sliced beets, and let it boil

Vegetarian Option

Replace Meat filling with Brussels sprouts