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Kefte w sosie pomidorowym

Cultural Context

Kefte w sosie pomidorowym, or Moroccan meatballs in tomato sauce, has roots in the culinary traditions of North Africa. This dish is a staple in Moroccan homes, often enjoyed with bread or rice, symbolizing hospitality and family gatherings. Its rich flavors and comforting nature have made it popular beyond Morocco, with variations appearing in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines.

MoroccanMAmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 small onion
1 pound (1/2 kg) ground meat
small piece of garlic
bunch of parsley
few branches of cilantro
ground cumin
paprika
chili pepper
ground ginger
salt
vegetable oil

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can enhance flavor, while canned tomatoes are budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is cost-effective.

parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: cilantro

Spinach offers similar nutrients, and cilantro is often less expensive.

1

Peel 1 small onion.

2

Use a small piece of garlic.

3

Take a bunch of parsley and a few branches of cilantro; coarsely chop them.

4

Blend the onion, garlic, parsley, and cilantro together.

5

Add 1 pound of ground meat to the bowl.

6

Season the ground meat with ground cumin, paprika, chili pepper to taste, ground ginger, and salt.

7

Mix until well combined.

8

Roll the seasoned ground meat into sausage shapes or patties.

9

Add a little bit of vegetable oil to a pan and grill the kefta on medium heat.

10

Flip the kefta until it cooks and browns on all sides.

11

Serve the kefta with pasta, rice, eggs, or in sandwiches.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Also Known As

Kefta in Tomato SauceMoroccan Meatballs

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