Kefta Tajine (Moroccan Spiced Meatballs W/ Eggs in Tomato Sauce)

littleturtle's Note:

Classic Moroccan Tagine. A tagine is a subtly flavored stew, served over couscous or rice. This one makes a nice dinner served with salad and fresh bread.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 4

Yield: 35.0 meatballs

Meatballs

• 1 lb ground lamb or 1 lb ground beef
• ½ onion , grated
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• ½ teaspoon sweet Hungarian paprika
• 2 sprigs fresh coriander , finely chopped
• 2 sprigs flat leaf parsley , finely chopped

Sauce

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ onion , grated
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon sweet Hungarian paprika
• 1⁄8; teaspoon ground ginger
• ¼ teaspoon turmeric
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup lamb stock or 1 cup beef stock

Vegetables and Eggs

• 2 cups squash or 2 cups potatoes , peeled & cut into large chunks
• ½ cup peas
• 3 eggs , beaten

Directions:

1. Use your hands to mix the meatball ingredients, and roll mixture into mini meatballs 3/4"-1" in diameter; set aside.
2. In a skillet or tajine combine sauce ingredients and let mixture simmer, covered, over low heat for 5 minutes.
3. Add meatballs, squash, and peas to the sauce and simmer, covered, over medium-low heat for 15 minutes.
4. Pour the eggs in in a stream over everything.
5. Cover and cook just long enough to cook the egg (about 3 minutes, depending on how well done you like your eggs).
6. Serve warm over couscous, sprinkled with cumin or black pepper if desired.

Reviews

[Ginger Rose]

Delicious! I was a bit uncertain about using the eggs when I first read the recipe...but they went well with thre rest. I loved the suggestion of using cumin in the couscous. Thanks!

[Um Safia]

Reviewded for ZWT III - Family Picks. We loved this authentic meal. It was easy to prepare and needed no hard to find ingredients. Thanks for posting this.

[Chef #526770]

Absolutely delicious! I wasn't sure about making something I've never tasted, I just wanted to try something a little bit foriegn to what I usually eat. My husband and I loved it...also just as delicious as left overs! Happy cookin'!