Moroccan Meatballs Recipe

Name: Moroccan Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 red onions, finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, finely minced; 1 teaspoon cumin seed, toasted and ground; 1 teaspoon coriander seed, toasted and ground; 14 ounces diced tomatoes; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 cup fresh coriander, finely chopped (cilantro); 1/2 cup of fresh mint, finely chopped; 1 egg, lightly whisked; 1 lb ground beef; 2 -3 tablespoons fresh breadcrumbs; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
2 red onions, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 teaspoon cumin seed, toasted and ground
1 teaspoon coriander seed, toasted and ground
14 ounces diced tomatoes
2 teaspoons sugar
1 cup fresh coriander, finely chopped (cilantro)
1/2 cup of fresh mint, finely chopped
1 egg, lightly whisked
1 lb ground beef
2 -3 tablespoons fresh breadcrumbs
salt and pepper

1
Heat olive oil in a pan. Add the onions, garlic and prepared spices; saute for about 5 minutes or until softened.
2
Remove half of the mixture to a clean bowl to cool for the meatballs.
3
Add the tomatoes and sugar to the remaining onions in the pan, season and simmer for about 15 minutes until reduced.
4
Add the chopped herbs, egg, ground beef and the breadcrumbs to the cooled onion-garlic mixture, then season and mix everything well with your hands. Shape into walnut-sized balls.
5
Heat the remaining oil and fry the meatballs until golden. Add the meatballs to the sauce and simmer for a few minutes until they're cooked through; about 5-10 minutes.

1165

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 red onions, finely chopped, 4 garlic cloves, finely minced, 1 teaspoon cumin seed, toasted and ground, and more.

Yes, Moroccan 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 Meatballs

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