Moroccan Meatballs: Easy Tagine Recipe for Flavorful Comfort
A delicious and easy-to-make Moroccan meatball recipe that brings comforting flavors to your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Moroccan
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef or lamb
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup beef or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, spices, and parsley. Mix well.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until soft.
- Add the meatballs to the skillet and brown on all sides.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and broth, bring to a simmer.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes.
Notes
- Serve with couscous or rice for a complete meal.
- Feel free to adjust the spices according to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg