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Name: Authentic Kefta Mquaraa bil Hail (Moroccan Fenugreek Meatballs in Tomato Sauce)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Morocco
Ingredients: *For the Meatballs (Kefta):**; 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 ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon olive oil (for frying); *For the Sauce (Mquaraa):**; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (14 oz / 400g) can crushed tomatoes or 4 large fresh tomatoes, peeled and blended; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 teaspoon ground fenugreek (hail); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon paprika (sweet or smoked); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste); 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for thickening); 2 cups (500ml) water or beef broth; 1 tablespoon honey or sugar (optional, to balance acidity); 1/4 cup fresh parsley and cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Kefta Mquaraa bil Hail

🇲🇦 Morocco

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