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Name: Authentic Kefta Mquaraa bil Jdari (Moroccan Meatballs in Tomato Sauce with Chickpeas)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Morocco
Ingredients: *For the Kefta (Meatballs):**; 500g 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 ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 egg, lightly beaten (optional, helps bind); *For the Tomato Sauce (Jdari):**; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (15 oz / 400g) can crushed tomatoes or 4-5 ripe tomatoes, peeled and pureed; 1 (15 oz / 400g) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon sweet paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); 1 cup beef or vegetable broth (or water); 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon honey or a pinch of sugar (to balance acidity); 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Kefta Mquaraa bil Jdari

🇲🇦 Morocco

National

Spiced meatballs in tomato sauce with chickpeas

Meatballs

Savory

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