Kefta With Egg and Tomato Recipe

Name: Kefta With Egg and Tomato
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces ground lamb; 1 cup fresh breadcrumb; 1 onion, chopped; 5 eggs; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 bunch flat leaf parsley, chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 teaspoon ras el hanout spice mix; 1 bunch cilantro, chopped; salt; pepper; crusty bread, to serve

Servings: persons

8 ounces ground lamb
1 cup fresh breadcrumb
1 onion, chopped
5 eggs
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 bunch flat leaf parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon ras el hanout spice mix
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
salt
pepper
crusty bread, to serve

1
In a bowl, knead the ground lamb with the onion, breadcrumbs, 1 egg, cinnamon, chopped parsley and salt and pepper till well mixed.
2
Lift the mixture in your hand and slap it down into the bowl several times.
3
Take a small amount of the mixture and shape it into a small ball about the size of a walnut.
4
Repeat with remaining mixture to make about 12 balls.
5
Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy frying pan.
6
Fry the meatballs till nicely browned, turning them occasionally till they cook evenly.
7
Stir the tomatoes, sugar, ras el hanout and most of the chopped cilantro into the pan.
8
Bring to a boil, cook for a few minutes to reduce the liquid and roll the balls around in the sauce.
9
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
10
Make room for the remaining eggs in the pan and crack them into the spaces between the meatballs.
11
Cover the pan, reduce the heat and cook for about 3 minutes or just till the eggs are set.
12
Sprinkle with remaining chopped cilantro and serve in the pan with chunks of bread to use as scoops.

454

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces ground lamb, 1 cup fresh breadcrumb, 1 onion, chopped, 5 eggs, and more.

Yes, Kefta With Egg and Tomato falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Kefta With Egg and Tomato

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