Moroccan Meatballs

Submitted by gailanng

"Serve with Moroccan couscous, plain yogurt and warmed pita bread. From Tesco.com"

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 red onions, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed, toasted and ground
• 1 teaspoon coriander seed, toasted and ground
• 14 ounces diced tomatoes
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 cup fresh coriander, finely chopped (cilantro)
• 1⁄2 cup of fresh mint, finely chopped
• 1 egg, lightly whisked
• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 -3 tablespoons fresh breadcrumbs
• salt and pepper

directions

1. Heat olive oil in a pan. Add the onions, garlic and prepared spices; sauté for about 5 minutes or until softened.
2. Remove half of the mixture to a clean bowl to cool for the meatballs.
3. Add the tomatoes and sugar to the remaining onions in the pan, season and simmer for about 15 minutes until reduced.
4. Add the chopped herbs, egg, ground beef and the breadcrumbs to the cooled onion-garlic mixture, then season and mix everything well with your hands. Shape into walnut-sized balls.
5. Heat the remaining oil and fry the meatballs until golden. Add the meatballs to the sauce and simmer for a few minutes until they're cooked through; about 5-10 minutes.