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Name: Authentic Kefta Mquaraa bil Bakoula (Moroccan Meatballs with Tomato Sauce and Fried Dough)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Morocco
Ingredients: *For the Kefta (Meatballs):**; 1 lb (450g) ground beef or lamb (or a mix); 1 medium onion, finely grated; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon sweet paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); 2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying); *For the Tomato Sauce:**; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (15 oz / 400g) can crushed tomatoes or 2 cups fresh tomato puree; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon sweet paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1 cup water or beef broth; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro and parsley (for garnish); *For the Bakoula (Fried Dough Balls):**; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Kefta Mquaraa bil Bakoula

🇲🇦 Morocco

National

Spiced meatballs in tomato sauce with fried dough balls

Meatballs

Savory

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