Meatball-Tomato-And-Egg Tagine - (Kefta Mkaouara) Recipe

Name: Meatball-Tomato-And-Egg Tagine - (Kefta Mkaouara)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground lamb or 1 lb ground beef; 1 small onion, grated; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro; ½ teaspoon cumin; 2 pinches cayenne; salt, to taste; fresh ground black pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 medium onions, chopped; 2 lbs tomatoes, chopped (or one 2-lb can organic chopped tomatoes); 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 bunch parsley, chopped; 1 teaspoon cumin; ½ teaspoon cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon cayenne; 1 teaspoon finely-ground black pepper; 6 medium eggs

Servings: persons

1 lb ground lamb or 1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, grated
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
½ teaspoon cumin
2 pinches cayenne
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
2 lbs tomatoes, chopped (or one 2-lb can organic chopped tomatoes)
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 bunch parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon finely-ground black pepper
6 medium eggs

1
Combine the ground meat, grated onion, parsley, cilantro, cumin, cayenne, and salt and pepper.
2
Wet your hands and form the mixture into 1-inch balls.
3
Heat the olive oil in a tagine, cazuela, or black iron skillet set over a flame tamer over medium heat.
4
Saute the meatballs in the oil until well browned on all sides.
5
Remove the meatballs from the pan to a dish.
6
To the same pan add the chopped onions, tomatoes, garlic, parsley, cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, and pepper.
7
Cook uncovered for 30 minutes, or until the sauce has reduced to a thick gravy.
8
Add the meatballs back to sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.
9
Carefully, break the eggs into the sauce and poach them for 5 minutes, or until set.
10
Serve at once, directly from the pan with chunks of dense, crusty bread.

685

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground lamb or 1 lb ground beef, 1 small onion, grated, 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro, and more.

Yes, Meatball-Tomato-And-Egg Tagine - (Kefta Mkaouara) 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.

Meatball-Tomato-And-Egg Tagine - (Kefta Mkaouara)

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