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Beef & Fetta Meatballs

Beef & Fetta Meatballs

with Couscous Tabbouleh & Hummus Dressing
4.5(4.3K)Review summary
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on September 16, 2023
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Calories
3467 kcal
Protein
46.8g protein
Preparation Time
25 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Sulphites
  • Eggs
  • Gluten
  • Wheat
  • Milk
  • Sesame
  • Soy
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Eggs
  • Milk
  • Cashew
  • Walnut
  • Almond
  • Macadamia
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts and wheat.
Serving amount

3 clove

garlic

1 unit

cucumber

1 unit

tomato

1 bag

parsley

½ unit

carrot

½ unit

lemon

1 packet

beef mince

1 sachet

chermoula spice mix

(Contains: Sulphites;)

½ packet

Fine Breadcrumbs

(Contains: Gluten, Wheat; May be present: Soy.)

1 block

fetta cheese

(Contains: Milk;)

1 cube

vegetable stock

1 packet

couscous

(Contains: Gluten, Wheat; May be present: Soy.)

1 tub

hummus

(Contains: Sesame; May be present: Eggs, Milk, Cashew, Walnut, Almond, Macadamia.)

Not included in your delivery

tbs

olive oil

1 unit

egg

(Contains: Eggs;)

¼ tsp

salt

20 g

butter

(Contains: Milk;)

¾ cup

water

per serving
Calories3467 kcal
Fat46.4 g
of which saturates17.7 g
Carbohydrate51.7 g
of which sugars10.2 g
Protein46.8 g
Sodium1659 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ
Large Non-Stick Pan
Lid
Medium Pan

Cooking Steps

get prepped
1

Finely chop the garlic (or use a garlic press). Finely chop the cucumber and tomato. Roughly chop the parsley leaves. Grate the carrot (see ingredients list). Zest the lemon to get a good pinch, then cut in half.

make meatballs
2

In a large bowl, combine the beef mince, chermoula spice blend, egg, fine breadcrumbs (see ingredients list), the salt and 1/2 of the garlic. Crumble in 1/2 the fetta and mix well. Using damp hands, take a heaped spoonful of mixture and shape into a small meatball. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining mixture. You should get 5-6 meatballs per person.

COOK THE MEATBALLS
3

In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over a medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and cook, turning regularly, until browned and cooked through, 8-10 minutes.

COOK THE COUSCOUS
4

While the meatballs are cooking, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over a medium heat. Add the carrot and cook until softened, 2-3 minutes. Add the remaining garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add the water and crumbled vegetable stock (1 cube for 2 people / 2 cubes for 4 people) and bring to the boil. Add the lemon zest, couscous and a drizzle of olive oil. Stir to combine, cover with a lid, and remove from the heat. Set aside until all the water is absorbed, 5 minutes. Fluff up with a fork.

make tabbouleh
5

Add the cucumber, tomato, parsley, a squeeze of lemon juice and a pinch of salt and pepper to the couscous and stir to combine. In a small bowl, combine the hummus, a good squeeze of lemon juice and a splash of water. Season to taste.

Serve up
6

Divide the couscous tabbouleh between plates and top with the beef and fetta meatballs. Drizzle with the hummus dressing and crumble over the remaining fetta to serve.

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Customers loved the Middle Eastern flavours, with many praising the tasty meatballs and zesty couscous tabbouleh.
  • Ease of prep: Most found it quick and easy to make, though some felt it took longer than the suggested 25 minutes.
  • Suggestions: Some recommended adding nuts or dried fruit to the couscous for extra texture and sweetness.
  • Leftovers: Several mentioned it reheated well and made great leftovers for lunch the next day.
  • Portions: A few felt the serving size was small, particularly for the meatballs, while others found it generous.
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