Middle Eastern Meatballs

Ingredients

2 pounds lean ground beef or ground lamb

½ white onion, very finely chopped

8 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped finely

3 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint leaves

2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro

1 teaspoon ground cumin

½ teaspoon ground turmeric

½ teaspoon ground coriander

¼ teaspoon ground cardamom

½ teaspoon celery seed

1 teaspoon dry mustard

1 teaspoon ground paprika

½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

½ teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon ground allspice

½ teaspoon ground ginger

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 large egg, beaten

½ cup bread crumbs