Name: Authentic Kefta Mquaraa bil Zanjabil (Moroccan Ginger Meatballs in Tomato Sauce)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Morocco
Ingredients: *For the Meatballs (Kefta):**; 1 lb (450g) ground beef or lamb (or a 50/50 mix); 1 medium onion, finely grated (about 1/2 cup); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying); *For the Tomato Sauce (Mquaraa):**; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely grated or minced; 1 (28 oz / 800g) can whole peeled tomatoes, crushed by hand (or 4-5 large ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat); 1 cup (240ml) beef or vegetable broth (or water); 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Kefta Mquaraa bil Zanjabil 🇲🇦 Morocco

Spiced meatballs in tomato sauce with ginger

Meatballs Savory

Made with

Ground meat tomatoes ginger spices

Rate this food

Recent Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to review!

Recent Reviews

More dishes from Morocco