Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground lamb or beef
- 2½ Tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp pepper
- ½ tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander
- ¼ tsp ginger powder or 1 tsp fresh grated ginger (optional)
- ¼ tsp cayenne
- salt to taste
- 1 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1½ cup grated tomatoes
- 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- ¼ cup water
- Optional: 3-4 eggs (highly recommended) to create a delicious topping
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground meat with onion, herbs, spices, and garlic. Form into 1¼ inch meatballs and refrigerate.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sauté onion until golden brown. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Mix powdered spices together in a bowl; add to onions along with tomato paste. Cook for one minute.
- Stir in grated tomatoes and fresh herbs; season with salt and add water. Simmer for 25-30 minutes.
- Gently place meatballs into the sauce; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes until cooked through.
- If desired, create wells in the sauce and crack eggs into them; cover and cook until egg whites are set.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg