Moroccan Meatballs

Name: Moroccan Meatballs
Ingredients: 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 red onions, finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, finely minced; 1 teaspoon cumin seed, toasted and ground; 1 teaspoon coriander seed, toasted and ground; 14 ounces diced tomatoes; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 cup fresh coriander, finely chopped (cilantro); 1/2 cup of fresh mint, finely chopped; 1 egg, lightly whisked; 1 lb ground beef; 2 -3 tablespoons fresh breadcrumbs; salt and pepper

13 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
2 red onions, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 teaspoon cumin seed, toasted and ground
1 teaspoon coriander seed, toasted and ground
14 ounces diced tomatoes
2 teaspoons sugar
1 cup fresh coriander, finely chopped (cilantro)
1/2 cup of fresh mint, finely chopped
1 egg, lightly whisked
1 lb ground beef
2 -3 tablespoons fresh breadcrumbs
salt and pepper

Directions

1

Heat olive oil in a pan. Add the onions, garlic and prepared spices; saute for about 5 minutes or until softened.
2

Remove half of the mixture to a clean bowl to cool for the meatballs.
3

Add the tomatoes and sugar to the remaining onions in the pan, season and simmer for about 15 minutes until reduced.
4

Add the chopped herbs, egg, ground beef and the breadcrumbs to the cooled onion-garlic mixture, then season and mix everything well with your hands. Shape into walnut-sized balls.
5

Heat the remaining oil and fry the meatballs until golden. Add the meatballs to the sauce and simmer for a few minutes until they're cooked through; about 5-10 minutes.