NORTH AFRICAN MEATBALLS

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Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 30

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 lemon, zested
1/2 cup pitted and chopped briny olives
1/2 cup white wine
1/4 cup chicken stock or broth
1 (14-ounce) can crushed or diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
Pinch ground cinnamon
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 egg
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Pinch ground cinnamon
3/4 pound ground beef
1/3 cup finely ground rolled oats or fine bread crumbs
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 to 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, for cooking
4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
Couscous with Dried Dates, recipe follows
1 cup water
1 cup chicken stock or broth
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped dried dates
1 cup quick-cooking couscous
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • To make the North African Sauce:
  • In a large saucepan heat the olive oil over medium heat and saute the onion and garlic until soft but not brown, about 3 minutes. Add the lemon zest and olives and cook for 1 more minute. Add the white wine, deglaze the pan, and let it reduce for a 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the stock, canned tomatoes, sugar, red pepper flakes, and cinnamon, and simmer to blend flavors, about 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • To make the Meatballs: In a medium bowl, add the egg and tomato paste and stir until smooth. Add the cilantro, ginger, cumin, and cinnamon and mix until well blended. Stir in the ground beef and oats, season with salt and pepper, to taste, and combine gently after each addition. Do not overmix. Rolling with your hands, make about 32 meatballs, about 1-inch in diameter.
  • In a large saute pan, heat 3 tablespoons vegetable oil over medium heat, and brown the meatballs in batches until golden on all sides. Add more oil, as needed. Transfer the meatballs to the pan with the sauce and let simmer for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve over the Couscous with Dried Dates.
  • Couscous with Dried Dates:
  • Bring the water, stock, and oil to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the dates followed by the couscous. Cover the pan tightly with a lid, remove from the heat, and allow to sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.
  • Yield: 4 servings

Aķram Hossain
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These meatballs were a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed them. I would make them again, but I would use less chili powder.


charity keatlegile
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I wasn't sure how these meatballs would turn out, but I was really impressed. They were very flavorful and juicy. I would definitely make them again.


Mahmood Afridi
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These meatballs were easy to make and they tasted great! I served them with a side of rice and vegetables and it was a delicious meal.


Sahil Awan
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These meatballs were amazing! I made them for my family and they loved them. The flavors were perfect and the meatballs were so tender. I will definitely be making them again.


Chigozie Anthony
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out dry and bland. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Makenzie Keifer
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These meatballs were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. He said they were the best meatballs he's ever had.


Mehmood Ali
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I wasn't sure how these meatballs would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were very flavorful and moist. I would definitely make them again.


Sohail Rajput
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These meatballs were really good! I liked the combination of spices and the texture was perfect.


Ali Farag
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I made these meatballs for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. They were so easy to make and they tasted amazing. I will definitely be making them again.


Mommy Cruz
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These meatballs were absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. The flavors were amazing and the meatballs were so tender and juicy. I served them over rice with a side of vegetables and it was a hit with the w


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