Name: Authentic Kefta Mquaraa bil Kerfa Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Morocco
Ingredients: *For the Meatballs (Kefta):**; 1 lb ground lamb or beef (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 cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); *For the Sauce (Mquaraa):**; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes or 4 cups fresh tomato puree; 1 cup water or beef broth; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste); 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional, to balance acidity)

Kefta Mquaraa bil Kerfa 🇲🇦 Morocco

Spiced meatballs in tomato sauce with cinnamon

Meatballs Savory

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Ground meat tomatoes cinnamon spices

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