Sephardic Moroccan Sweet Meatballs Recipe

Name: Sephardic Moroccan Sweet Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef; 1 small onion, grated; 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup matzo meal or 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup tomato juice; salt; pepper; 4 tablespoons vegetable oil; 6 onions, thinly sliced; 4 cups water; 1/2 cup raisins, soaked in warm water until plumped; 12 prunes, soaked in water until softened; 1 cup almonds, blanched; 1 lb pumpkin, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces, can use butternut squash; 1/3 - 3/4 cup brown sugar, depending upon how sweet you want it; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 small onion, grated
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup matzo meal or 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
1/2 cup tomato juice
salt
pepper
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 onions, thinly sliced
4 cups water
1/2 cup raisins, soaked in warm water until plumped
12 prunes, soaked in water until softened
1 cup almonds, blanched
1 lb pumpkin, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces, can use butternut squash
1/3 - 3/4 cup brown sugar, depending upon how sweet you want it
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Place meat in a mixing bowl and add onion, parsley, egg, and matzo meal. Blend and add the tomato juice, salt and pepper. Knead until smooth.
3
Add 1 tablespoon of the oil and knead again.
4
Shape into small balls.
5
Cook the onion in the remaining oil until tender and brown. Add water and bring to a boil. Add salt to taste. Drop in the meatballs, one at a time, into simmering liquid and simmer until firm.
6
Pour the meat balls and broth into a baking dish and add drained raisins and prunes. Add almonds and pumpkin.
7
Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon and bake until golden brown and nearly all the liquid disappears.
8
Serve with couscous.

1774

kcal

Calories

162

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef, 1 small onion, grated, 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped, 1 egg, lightly beaten, and more.

Yes, Sephardic Moroccan Sweet 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.

Sephardic Moroccan Sweet Meatballs

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