Kefta Meatball Tagine

Name: Kefta Meatball Tagine
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North African
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 yellow onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp sweet paprika; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 cups crushed tomatoes; 4 eggs

Warm ground beef meatballs spiced with cumin and paprika cooked in a savory tomato sauce topped with gently poached eggs.

45 minMediumServes 4410 cal/serving

North AfricanDinnerStovetopHigh ProteinMediterraneanLow CarbGluten-FreeDairy-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 yellow onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp sweet paprika
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cups crushed tomatoes
4 eggs

Instructions

1

Mix 1 lb ground beef, half of the 1 chopped yellow onion, half of the 4 minced garlic cloves, half of the 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, half of the 1 tsp ground cumin, and half of the 1 tsp sweet paprika in a bowl, then shape into small meatballs.
2

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat, then saute the remaining yellow onion and garlic cloves until softened.
3

Pour in 2 cups crushed tomatoes along with the remaining ground cumin and sweet paprika, bringing sauce to a simmer.
4

Add meatballs to the pan, cover, and cook for 12 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F.
5

Crack 4 eggs directly into the sauce, cover, and simmer for 4 minutes until whites are set.

Questions

How long does Kefta Meatball Tagine keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. It also freezes well for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Kefta Meatball Tagine?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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