Moroccan Egg and Meatball Tajine
Amanda
ingredients
- 1 lb ground lamb or beef
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 small onion minced
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 1 tsp of cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- chopped fresh parsley (or chopped fresh coriander)
- 1 egg
- Salt & freshly ground black pepper
- Olive oil for frying
- Tomato sauce (see recipe below)
- Ingredients:
- 400g canned tomatoes
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 dessertspoon tomato paste
- Salt & freshly ground black pepper
- Olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
directions
- 1
1. In a mixing bowl, mix the meat, garlic, onion, spices, egg, Salt and pepper and the parsley until it is all thoroughly mixed, knead to a smooth mixture. Then wet your hands and roll into 24 walnut sized balls and set aside on a tray.
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2. Heat the oil in a fry pan and cook the meatballs until golden brown, then place the meatballs in your tagine. (optional, I just use the same pan, since I dont have a tangine)
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3. Pour the tomato sauce over the meatballs, simmer on the stove top for about 15-20 minutes, and stir so that it does not stick.
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4. Break the eggs on to the sauce and cook until the eggs are just set.
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5. Sprinkle with the chopped parsley (or coriander) and serve immediately.
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Tomato Sauce
- 7
Method:
- 8
1. Heat a little oil in a saucepan; add garlic then cook for about 2 minutes.
- 9
2. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste and spices then cook for about 10 minutes
Source: Amanda
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