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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

National

Spiced meatballs in tomato sauce with ginger

Meatballs

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