Name: Authentic Kefta Mquaraa bil Sfar Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Morocco
Ingredients: *For the Kefta (Meatballs):**; 1 lb ground lamb or beef (or a mix); 1 small onion, finely grated; 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 cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon olive oil (for frying); *For the Tomato Sauce (Sfar):**; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes or 4 cups fresh tomato puree; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat); 1 pinch saffron threads (about 1/4 teaspoon), crushed and dissolved in 2 tablespoons warm water; 1 cup water or beef broth; Salt and black pepper to taste; 4 large eggs; Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Kefta Mquaraa bil Sfar 🇲🇦 Morocco

Spiced meatballs in tomato sauce with saffron

Meatballs Savory

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Ground meat tomatoes saffron spices

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