MOROCCAN Meatballs Tagine | Easy Moroccan Kefta Tagine

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground lamb

Ground turkey is leaner while ground lamb offers rich flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Ground oats are gluten-free and nutritious.

harissa

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Sriracha offers a similar heat with less complexity.

In a bowl, combine ground beef, grated onion, minced garlic, salt, red chilli powder, paprika, black pepper, ginger powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, and chopped parsley; mix well.

Form the beef mixture into small meatballs, about the size of a golf ball.

Heat cooking oil in a tagine or heavy pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add the meatballs to the pot, browning them on all sides for 5-7 minutes.

Remove the meatballs and set aside.

In the same pot, add grated onions and minced garlic; sauté until softened.

Stir in grated tomatoes, salt, red chilli powder, paprika, coriander powder, cumin powder, ginger powder, turmeric powder, and chopped parsley; cook for a few minutes.

Add the browned meatballs back to the pot, along with the chopped peppers and butter; stir to combine.

Cover the pot and reduce heat to low; simmer for 30-40 minutes until meatballs are cooked through.

Drizzle with lemon juice before serving.

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