Description
Moroccan Spiced Meatballs in Shakshuka Sauce is a flavorful dish that combines tender meatballs with a rich, spiced tomato sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4 eggs
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, parsley, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, salt, pepper, and egg. Mix well and form into meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add onion and garlic. Sauté until onion is translucent.
- Add crushed tomatoes, sugar, and cayenne pepper. Stir to combine.
- Return meatballs to the skillet. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Make wells in the sauce and crack eggs into each well. Cover and cook until eggs are set, about 5-7 minutes.
- Serve hot with bread or rice.
Notes
- You can substitute ground lamb for a different flavor.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less cayenne pepper.
- This dish pairs well with crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Moroccan Spiced Meatballs, Shakshuka Sauce, Meatballs, Moroccan Cuisine