Meatball & Rice Tagine

Submitted by Nasseh

"This is a simple but tasty meatball tagine. Use Recipe #262189 for the spice mix in this recipe."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 40mins
• Ingredients: 19
• Serves: 2-3

ingredients

• Meatballs

• 1⁄2 - 3⁄4 lb lean ground beef
• 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ras el hanout spice mix
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄4 large onion, grated

• Tagine

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1⁄4 large onion, grated
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 2 cups water
• 1 large beef bouillon cube
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ras el hanout spice mix
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cumin
• 1⁄4 teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 -2 dash cayenne pepper
• 1 cup instant rice, uncooked

directions

1. Grated 1/2 large onion to be used in both the meatballs & tagine.
2. Mix the ingredients for the meatballs then form into 1 inch balls.
3. Heat the oil in a tagine over medium-low heat. Add the onion, garlic, & parsley then cook for 5 minutes. Add the meatballs & brown on all sides, around 5-7 minutes.
4. Pour in the water, add the bouillon & all the spices. Cover with the lid & cook over low heat for 45 minutes.
5. Uncover, stir & add another 1/2 cup water if needed. Recover & continue to cook for 30 minutes.
6. Remove from the heat & stir in the instant rice. Cover again with the lid & let sit for 10 minutes. (All the liquid will not be absorbed).

Reviews

[Intl Teacher]

First it was fantastic! Ok- I did not have the time to follow this recipe exactly as written. The changes were: I pre-browned the the meatballs then added them to the tangine(fry pan). I used couscous instead of instant rice. I made the spice mix (ras el hanout) and it smelled/tasted wonderful!!! What a difference! Last, I only cooked for 20 minutes then again for 20 minutes (and did not let it sit for 10) compared to what it suggested. My husband, 4 and 7 year old really liked it. It was not fancy but I would consider this a comfort food for sure!