Kefta Mkaouara - Moroccan Meatball & Egg Tagine

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner and lower in calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a plant-based alternative.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: spinach

Spinach can provide similar freshness.

Heat some olive oil in a tagine.

Sauté chopped onion until translucent.

Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.

In a bowl, combine minced meat, chopped onion, garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, and Piri Piri.

Mix until well combined and form into small meatballs.

Add the meatballs to the tagine and brown on all sides.

Pour in the diced tomatoes and bring to a simmer.

Cover and cook for 40-50 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.

Crack eggs on top of the meatballs and cover again.

Cook until the eggs are set.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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