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Name: Authentic Kefta Mquaraa bil Lham Khodor Recipe
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Morocco
Ingredients: *For the Meatballs (Kefta):**; 1 lb ground lamb (or beef); 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 cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon olive oil; *For the Sauce (Mquaraa):**; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (14.5 oz) can crushed tomatoes or 4 large fresh tomatoes, peeled and pureed; 2 cups beef or vegetable broth; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; Pinch of saffron threads (optional, steeped in 2 tbsp hot water); Salt and black pepper to taste; 1 green bell pepper, cut into strips; 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds; 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons; 1/2 cup frozen or fresh peas; *For Garnish:**; Fresh cilantro, chopped

Kefta Mquaraa bil Lham Khodor

🇲🇦 Morocco

National

Spiced meatballs in tomato sauce with lamb and vegetables

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