Moroccan Meatballs In Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Moroccan Meatballs In Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs ground lamb; 3 teaspoons paprika, divided; 2 teaspoons cumin, divided; 12 sprigs fresh parsley, leaves chopped and divided; salt; 1 large garlic clove, peeled; 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice, drained; 1/4 cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 small onion, peeled and roughly chopped into 8 pieces

Servings: persons

1 1/4 lbs ground lamb
3 teaspoons paprika, divided
2 teaspoons cumin, divided
12 sprigs fresh parsley, leaves chopped and divided
salt
1 large garlic clove, peeled
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice, drained
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 small onion, peeled and roughly chopped into 8 pieces

1
Make Meatballs: Place lamb in a large bowl. Measure in 1 1/2 tsp paprika, 1 tsp cumin, half the chopped parsley, and 1 tsp salt. Mix to incorporate seasonings through meat. Roll meat into 1 inch balls and set aside.
2
Make the Sauce: Turn on food processor and drop garlic through feed tube. Let machine run until garlic is chopped, then stop. Remove lid and scrape down sides of the bowl. Add teh drained toamtoes, olive oil, tomato paste, and onion. Add remaining 1 1/2 tsp paprika, 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp salt, and remaining parsley. Process until nearly smooth. Scrape into a pan or deep skillet that is 10 inches across. Set over medium heat and bring to a boil. Cook 2-4 minutes and then remove from heat.
3
Nestle meatballs into sauce in a single layer. Swirl pan gently to ensure that meatballs are covered with sauce. Set over medium heat with lid slightly ajar and cook 10-12 minutes, until meatballs are cooked through. Taste and add more salt if necessary. If sauce is very thick, add a bit of water. Serve.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 lbs ground lamb, 3 teaspoons paprika, divided, 2 teaspoons cumin, divided, 12 sprigs fresh parsley, leaves chopped and divided, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Meatballs In Tomato Sauce 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 In Tomato Sauce

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