Description
These Moroccan meatballs are a flavorful and aromatic dish made with a blend of spices like cumin, coriander, and cinnamon. Served with a tomato-based sauce, they are perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
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Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground beef or lamb
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)
Sauce:
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp honey (optional)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Extra fresh cilantro and parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the meatballs: In a bowl, mix all the meatball ingredients until well combined. Shape into small meatballs.
- Fry the meatballs: Heat olive oil in a pan and fry the meatballs until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Make the sauce: In the same pan, add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, honey, chicken broth, and lemon juice. Simmer for a few minutes.
- Combine: Add the meatballs back to the pan and simmer in the sauce until cooked through.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh cilantro and parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can serve these meatballs over couscous or with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- Feel free to adjust the spice levels to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball with sauce
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg