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Name: Authentic Kefta Mquaraa bil Chammiya Recipe
Prep time: 25 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 small onion, finely grated; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil (for binding); *For the Chammiya (Dried Beef) and Sauce:**; 4 oz (115g) dried beef (chammiya), thinly sliced or shredded; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (28 oz / 800g) can crushed tomatoes or 6-7 fresh tomatoes, peeled and puréed; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste, as dried beef is salty); 1 cup beef or vegetable broth (or water); 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Kefta Mquaraa bil Chammiya

🇲🇦 Morocco

National

Spiced meatballs in tomato sauce with dried beef

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