Name: Authentic Kefta Mquaraa bil Naanaee (Moroccan Meatballs in Tomato-Mint Sauce)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Morocco
Ingredients: *For the Kefta (Meatballs):**; 500 grams ground beef or lamb (or a mix); 1 medium onion, finely grated; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1/2 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 paprika; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon olive oil (for mixing); *For the Tomato Sauce:**; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat); 800 grams canned crushed tomatoes or 4 large fresh tomatoes, peeled and crushed; 1 cup water or beef broth; 1 teaspoon sugar (to balance acidity); Salt and black pepper to taste; *For Garnish and Serving:**; 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped; Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Kefta Mquaraa bil Naanaee 🇲🇦 Morocco

Spiced meatballs in tomato sauce with mint

Meatballs Savory

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Ground meat tomatoes mint spices

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