Spiced Moroccan Meatballs and Veggies (Tagine Kefta)
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef For Kefta
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp Chili Powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh Cilantro
- 2 tsp garlic, chopped
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1/2 onion, minced
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil Main Tagine
- 2 big onions, cut into quarters
- 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic, chopped
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 zucchini, cut into thick round
- 2 green peppers, cut into thick slices
- 2 carrots, sliced rounds
- 2 tomatoes, cut into quarters
- 1/4 head of cauliflower, cut into florets
- 2 potatoes, cut in 8ths (slices)
- 1 cup green beans, ends snipped
- 1 cup green peas, frozen or fresh
Instructions
- Begin by making Kefta:
- Mix all Kefta ingredients well with your hands until well combined.
- Make ping pong sized meatballs (around 1")
- Next start with the Main Ingredients:
- In a thick pot, add ½ cup olive oil.
- Saute onions until soft and then add 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, 1 ½ teaspoons chopped garlic, 2 teaspoons paprika, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon chili powder, 1 ½ teaspoons salt. Saute for 5 minutes.
- Add Kefta balls to middle of pot. Add rest of vegetables around kefta.
- Add all vegetables except for green beans and green peas.. Cover tightly and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add green beans and green peas. Cover and cook for another 15 minutes. Make sure it is still moist. (add a little water if needed).
Nutrition
Calories: 447kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 19gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 675mgPotassium: 971mgFiber: 6gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 3456IUVitamin C: 72mgCalcium: 76mgIron: 4mg
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