MOROCCAN BEEF MEATBALL TAGINE

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Provided by Jean Thiel Kelley

Categories     Garlic     Ginger     Onion     Bake     Sauté     Dinner     Raisin     Ground Beef     Saffron     Spinach     Cinnamon     Cilantro     Nutmeg     Chile Pepper     Breadcrumbs     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 29

Meatballs:
1 1/2 pounds ground beef (20% fat)
1/3 cup coarsely grated onion
1/3 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)*
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 large egg, beaten to blend
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Stew:
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 1/2 cups chopped onions
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cinnamon sticks
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/8 teaspoon saffron threads, crumbled
2 cups beef broth
1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice
1/4 cup golden raisins
2 cups 1/2-inch-thick carrot slices (cut on diagonal)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro plus additional for garnish
1 5-ounce package baby spinach leaves
Couscous with Fresh Cilantro and Lemon Juice
Lemon wedges (for garnish)

Steps:

  • For meatballs:
  • Line large rimmed baking sheet with plastic wrap. Gently mix all ingredients in large bowl. Using moistened hands and scant 2 tablespoonfuls for each, roll meat mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs. Arrange meatballs on sheet.
  • For stew:
  • Heat oil in heavy large ovenproof pot over medium heat. Add onions; sauté about 15 minutes. Add garlic, cinnamon, turmeric, and saffron; stir 2 minutes. Add broth, tomatoes with juice, and raisins.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Bring stew to simmer. Stir in carrots. Carefully add meatballs to stew; gently press into liquid to submerge. Sprinkle 1/4 cup cilantro over. Cover pot; place in oven. Bake until meatballs are cooked through and carrots are tender, about 35 minutes. Sprinkle spinach over stew. Cover and bake until spinach wilts, about 5 minutes longer. Gently stir to mix in spinach, being careful not to break meatballs. Remove cinnamon sticks. Season tagine with salt and pepper. Spoon couscous into bowls; top with tagine. Garnish with cilantro and lemons.
  • Available in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets and at Asian markets.

Md Dinislam
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The meatballs were a bit dry, but the tagine sauce was delicious.


Marie Lidou Saint Victor
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This was a great recipe! The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the tagine sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Brenden skeldon
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This was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. The meatballs were flavorful and the tagine sauce was rich and flavorful.


Shiqz Mwara
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I'm not a big fan of tagines, but this one was really good. The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the tagine sauce was rich and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Yeasin Osman
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I made this for my family and they all loved it. The meatballs were juicy and tender, and the tagine sauce was flavorful and aromatic. I will definitely be making this again.


Logan Smit
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the tagine sauce was rich and flavorful. My guests loved it!


Bryon C
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my meatballs fell apart in the tagine sauce. Not sure what went wrong.


Ali Hasnan
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Overall, this was a good recipe. The meatballs were flavorful and the tagine sauce was rich and complex. I would recommend it to others.


Fadumo Axmed
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The meatballs were a bit dry for my taste, but the tagine sauce was delicious. I would try making the meatballs again with a different recipe.


Steven Marshall
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This was my first time making a tagine, and it turned out great! The meatballs were easy to make, and the tagine sauce came together quickly. I will definitely be making this again.


Mohammad. Mohin uddin
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I'm a big fan of tagines, and this one did not disappoint. The beef meatballs were succulent and tender, and the tagine sauce was perfectly balanced with a mix of sweet and savory flavors.


RASHIDUL ISLAM HIMEL
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This Moroccan beef meatball tagine was an absolute delight! The meatballs were juicy and flavorful, and the tagine sauce was rich and aromatic. I especially loved the combination of spices, which gave the dish a warm and inviting flavor.