Meatball & Tomato Sauce (Moroccan Tagine) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This recipe was originally for a Moroccan tagine. I changed some of the ingredients to make a wonderful meatball & tomato sauce. The different spices give it delightful sweet & spicy flavor. It is one of my favorite dishes, goes beautifully with Authentic Moroccan Bread. Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef |
2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped |
1/4 onion, grated |
1 teaspoon ground cumin |
1/2 teaspoon paprika |
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander |
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
salt & pepper |
2 tablespoons oil |
28 ounces canned diced tomatoes |
8 ounces canned tomato sauce |
2 -3 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped |
2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped |
1/2 onion, chopped |
2 medium garlic cloves |
1 -2 tablespoon olive oil |
1 teaspoon ground cumin |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper |
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander |
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/2 teaspoon paprika |
1/4 teaspoon turmeric |
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
Directions:
1. Mix the onion, parsley, spices, & beef together. Form into 1 inch balls, flatten & then brown in oil. When done, remove from the heat & cover.
2. Drain about half the juice from the diced tomatoes & place into a sauce pan. Add the tomato sauce, onion, garlic, parsley, olive oil & spices. Simmer, uncovered for 20 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
3. Add the meatballs to the sauce & continue cooking together for another 5-10 minutes.
4. Serve with Moroccan bread to soak up the sauce. It is also great served over pasta.
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