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Name: Authentic Kefta Mquaraa bil Qusbor (Moroccan Meatballs in Tomato and Coriander Sauce)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Morocco
Ingredients: *For the Kefta (Meatballs):**; 500g ground beef or lamb (or a mix); 1 medium onion, very finely grated or minced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (coriander leaves), finely chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste); 1 tablespoon olive oil (for binding); *For the Sauce (Mquaraa):**; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional, but traditional); 1 kg ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped (or 1 can crushed tomatoes, 400g); 1 cup water or beef broth; 1 large bunch fresh cilantro (coriander greens), stems removed and leaves roughly chopped (about 1.5 to 2 cups packed); Salt to taste; Pinch of sugar (if tomatoes are acidic)

Kefta Mquaraa bil Qusbor

🇲🇦 Morocco

National

Spiced meatballs in tomato sauce with coriander greens

Meatballs

Savory

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