Speedy Moroccan Meatballs
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with Speedy Moroccan Meatballs, a flavorful and fuss-free dish highlighting the vibrant spices of North Africa. Perfectly seasoned ground beef or lamb is combined with warm spices like cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and paprika, then shaped into juicy meatballs that are browned to perfection. These tender morsels are simmered in a rich tomato and harissa sauce, sweetened with a touch of honey for an irresistible balance of heat and sweetness. Ready in just 40 minutes, this recipe is ideal for busy evenings, offering bold flavors with minimal effort. Serve these aromatic meatballs over fluffy couscous, rice, or alongside crusty bread for an unforgettable dining experience. Add this quick and comforting dinner idea to your repertoire today!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams ground beef or lamb
- 50 grams breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 400 grams canned chopped tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon harissa paste
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef or lamb, breadcrumbs, egg, 2 minced garlic cloves, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground cinnamon, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until evenly combined.
Shape the meat mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and set aside (you should have around 20-24 meatballs).
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches, cooking them for 4-5 minutes until browned on all sides. Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the chopped onion for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the remaining 1 minced garlic clove and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Stir in the canned chopped tomatoes, harissa paste, and honey. Simmer the sauce for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Return the browned meatballs to the skillet, gently nestling them into the sauce. Cover the skillet with a lid and simmer on low heat for 10-12 minutes, or until the meatballs are fully cooked.
Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving. Serve hot with couscous, rice, or crusty bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 143.0 g | 183% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.4 g | 237% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 620 mg | 206% | |
| Sodium | 4357 mg | 189% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 85.1 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.1 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.3 g | ||
| Protein | 106.7 g | 213% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 356 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 24.8 mg | 138% | |
| Potassium | 2587 mg | 55% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
