Name: Authentic Kefta Mquaraa bil Raa (Moroccan Spiced Meatballs in Argan Tomato Sauce)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Morocco
Ingredients: *For the Kefta (Meatballs):**; 500 grams ground lamb or beef (or a mix), 15-20% fat; 1 medium onion, very 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 sweet paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste); 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); 1 large egg, lightly beaten; *For the Tomato Sauce (Mquaraa):**; 2 tablespoons Argan oil (for the sauce); 1 large onion, finely diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon sweet paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste); 400 grams canned crushed tomatoes or 4 large ripe tomatoes, peeled and crushed; 1 cup beef or vegetable broth (or water); 1 teaspoon honey or sugar (to balance acidity); Salt and black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons Argan oil (for finishing)

Kefta Mquaraa bil Raa 🇲🇦 Morocco

Spiced meatballs in tomato sauce with argan oil

Meatballs Savory

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Ground meat tomatoes argan oil spices

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