Moroccan Meatballs: Easy Tagine Recipe for Flavor Lovers
Delicious Moroccan meatballs cooked in a rich and flavorful tagine sauce, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Moroccan
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a tagine or large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sautéing until soft.
- Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, raisins, and meatballs to the skillet. Bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for 25-30 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve with couscous or crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Adjust spices according to your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Moroccan Meatballs, Tagine, Easy Recipe