Spiced Moroccan Meatballs with Tomato Sauce

🧡 Story

These Spiced Moroccan Meatballs with Tomato Sauce match spicy, flavorful beef or lamb meatballs with a spicy, rich tomato sauce. Served with Moroccan bread or couscous, it’s a hearty dish that’s great for family dinners or for company.

• Ingredients :
• 🧆 For the Meatballs:
• 500g ground beef or lamb
• 1 small onion, finely grated
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp salt
• 🍅 For the Tomato Sauce:
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 400g canned tomatoes or 3 fresh tomatoes, grated
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp cumin
• ¼ tsp cayenne (optional)
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

• 👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
• In a bowl, mix all meatball ingredients thoroughly. Shape into small meatballs.
• Heat olive oil in a pan or tagine over medium heat. Brown the meatballs lightly on all sides, then remove and set aside.
• In the same pan, sauté garlic until fragrant. Add tomatoes, paprika, cumin, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10–15 minutes until sauce thickens.
• Return meatballs to the sauce and simmer for another 10–15 minutes until cooked through.
• Garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro before serving.

🍋 Tips / Notes

💡 Serve with Moroccan bread to soak up the flavorful sauce, or pair with couscous for a complete meal. You can also add a pinch of saffron for extra depth.