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Moroccan Spiced Meatballs: A Flavorful Recipe Delight!

Moroccan Spiced Meatballs are a flavorful dish made with ground beef or lamb, seasoned with aromatic spices and served in a rich tomato sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Moroccan
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef or lamb
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking
  • 1 can 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup chicken or beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef or lamb, breadcrumbs, parsley, onion, garlic, egg, cumin, cinnamon, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
  3. Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
  4. Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches, cooking until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, add the diced tomatoes, broth, and honey. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
  6. Return the meatballs to the skillet, spooning some of the sauce over them.
  7. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
  8. Serve the meatballs warm, spooning extra sauce over the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g

Notes

  • For added flavor, consider serving the meatballs over couscous or quinoa.
  • You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
  • For a vegetarian version, use lentils or chickpeas as the base and adjust the spices accordingly.

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