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Name: Authentic Kefta Mquaraa bil Zabtar (Moroccan Meatballs in Thyme Tomato Sauce)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Morocco
Ingredients: *For the Kefta (Meatballs):**; 500 grams ground beef or lamb (or a mix of both); 1 medium onion, very finely grated or minced; 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; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1 tablespoon olive oil; *For the Sauce (Zabtar):**; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 4 large ripe tomatoes, peeled and diced (or 400g canned crushed tomatoes); 1 cup water or beef broth; 1 large bunch of fresh thyme (about 15-20 sprigs); 1 teaspoon sweet paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste); Pinch of cayenne pepper or harissa (optional, for heat); 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Kefta Mquaraa bil Zabtar

🇲🇦 Morocco

National

Spiced meatballs in tomato sauce with thyme

Meatballs

Savory

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