Beef Meatballs Tajine "2 ways" - كفتة مغربية

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are high in protein and fiber, while canned beans are often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

harissa

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Sriracha offers a similar heat level, while red pepper flakes are often less expensive.

Mix ground beef with cumin, smoked paprika, chopped parsley, chopped coriander, and salt in a bowl until homogeneous.

Chop onions and grate tomatoes for the sauce.

Heat olive oil in a tagine or skillet.

Add the meat mixture to the pan and shape into bite-sized balls.

Cook meatballs for about 5 minutes, flipping them halfway through.

Cover and let cook for another 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.

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