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| Nutrition Facts | ||
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Serving Size 1 (409g) Recipe makes 4 servings |
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| Calories 424 | ||
| Calories from Fat 253 | (59%) | |
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Total Fat 28.1g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat 8.3g | 41% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 13.1g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.7g | ||
| Trans Fat 1.1g | ||
| Cholesterol 77mg | 25% | |
| Sodium 1389mg | 57% | |
| Potassium 1127mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 21.1g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber 4.8g | 19% | |
| Sugars 10.8g | ||
| Protein 24.2g | 48% | |
Meatball & Tomato Sauce (Moroccan Tagine)
By: Nasseh
Oct 25, 2007
This recipe was originally for a Moroccan tagine. I changed some of the ingredients to make a wonderful meatball & tomato sauce. The different spices give it delightful sweet & spicy flavor. It is one of my favorite dishes, goes beautifully with Authentic Moroccan Bread.
SERVES 4
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
- 1/4 onion, grated
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- salt & pepper
- 2 tablespoons oil
Sauce
- 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes
- 8 ounces canned tomato sauce
- 2-3 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 2 medium garlic cloves
- 1-2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Directions
1
Mix the onion, parsley, spices, & beef together. Form into 1 inch balls, flatten & then brown in oil. When done, remove from the heat & cover.2
Drain about half the juice from the diced tomatoes & place into a sauce pan. Add the tomato sauce, onion, garlic, parsley, olive oil & spices. Simmer, uncovered for 20 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.3
Add the meatballs to the sauce & continue cooking together for another 5-10 minutes.4
Serve with Moroccan bread to soak up the sauce. It is also great served over pasta.
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Featured Reviews for This Recipe
From: Michelle_My_Belle
On Jul 23, 2008
I really enjoyed this sauce, it was a step from the normal but unfortunately, and I don't know how, the men couldn't taste a difference between this and my normal pasta sauce, but my dad didn't dope it up like he usually does so maybe that says something. I used stewed tomatoes instead of diced, and extra tomato sauce so I could make sure I didn't get many chunks as I like a smooth sauce. Served it over cheese raviolis, used 1 1/2lb meat and doubled the spices, dbf went for thirds so there were no leftovers. Thanks for the recipe!
From: loof
On Jun 13, 2008
This was a wonderful meal! I just loved the combination of spices - sweet, spicy and rich tasting. The meatballs were very tender and nicely spiced as well. I took your suggestion and served it with your Authentic Moroccan Bread and it was terrific - thanks for sharing!
From: **Tinkerbell**
On Feb 19, 2008
We all liked the overall flavor but felt it tasted too much of tomato sauce. I'll cut down the amount next time & probably add extra spices. The meatballs were delicious as-is. I was leary about flattening them at first & still don't know the reason for doing it, but they were cute & easier to cook evenly. Made & enjoyed for the "Great Tagine Treasure Hunt" in 2008.
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