Name: Authentic Kefta Mquaraa bil Ward Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Morocco
Ingredients: *For the Kefta (Meatballs):**; 500g ground lamb or beef (or a mix); 1 medium 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 coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat); 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon olive oil (for mixing); *For the Tomato Sauce (Mquaraa):**; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 800g canned crushed tomatoes or 6-7 fresh ripe tomatoes, peeled and crushed; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste); 1 cup water or beef broth; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish); 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Kefta Mquaraa bil Ward 🇲🇦 Morocco

Spiced meatballs in tomato sauce with rose water

Meatballs Savory

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Ground meat tomatoes rose water spices

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