Name: Authentic Kefta Mquaraa bil Libzar (Moroccan Meatballs in Tomato Sauce)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Morocco
Ingredients: *For the Meatballs (Kefta):**; 500g ground beef or lamb (or a mix); 1 medium onion, very finely grated or minced; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika; 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1 tablespoon olive oil (for mixing); *For the Tomato Sauce (Libzar):**; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon sweet paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat); 1 (400g / 14 oz) can crushed tomatoes or 4-5 fresh tomatoes, peeled and pureed; 1 cup beef or vegetable broth (or water); 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 large bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped (for the sauce)

Kefta Mquaraa bil Libzar 🇲🇦 Morocco

Spiced meatballs in tomato sauce with parsley

Meatballs Savory

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Ground meat tomatoes parsley spices

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