Moroccan Beef Meatballs Recipe

Name: Moroccan Beef Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 large onions; 4 garlic cloves; 1 egg; 2 tablespoons milk; 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs; 2/3 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 1/4 lbs ground beef; 16 ounces tomato sauce; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; salt and cayenne pepper

Servings: persons

1/4 cup olive oil
2 large onions
4 garlic cloves
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
2/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/4 lbs ground beef
16 ounces tomato sauce
2 teaspoons ground cumin
salt and cayenne pepper

1
Chop the onions and mince the garlic.
2
Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray.
3
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute the onion and garlic for about 3 minutes.
4
In a large bowl combine egg, milk, breadcrumbs, 1/3 cup parsley, chili powder, and cinnamon. Mix well. Add half of the onion mixture and the beef, season to taste with salt and cayenne, and mix well again.
5
Form the mixture into 2-inch meatballs and place on prepared baking sheet. Spray the tops of the meatballs with cooking spray. Broil 6 inches from heat, turning to brown on all sides.
6
Add tomato sauce and cumin to the remaining onion and garlic mixture in the skillet. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
7
Put the browned meatballs into the sauce. Return to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes. Turn the meatballs occasionally with a slotted spoon while simmering.
8
Top with remaining parsley. Serve meatballs and sauce over couscous or rice.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 large onions, 4 garlic cloves, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Beef Meatballs 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.

Moroccan Beef Meatballs

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