Moroccan Meatballs, Egg and Tomato Tagine

Moroccan meatballs simmered in a rich tomato sauce, topped with perfectly poached eggs, combine warm spices and fresh herbs for a comforting, flavorful dish.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mediterranean

Keyword egg, meatballs, Moroccan, tagine, tomato

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 30

Total Time 50

Servings servings

Calories 450kcal

Author Liza A

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
2 tbsp finely chopped parsley
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp paprika
salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tbsp olive oil
4 eggs
a small handful fresh coriander leaves coarsely chopped

Sauce:

1 onion finely chopped
2 lbs ripe tomatoes skinned, deseeded and chopped
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp hot or mild paprika
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 garlic cloves crushed

Instructions

Combine ground beef, parsley, 1 tsp cumin, ½ tsp paprika, 1 tsp salt and some freshly ground black pepper into a bowl. Mix well and roll in balls of desired size.
Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a 12-inch skillet and brown the meatballs briefly on all sides. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
Add the remaining tablespoon of oil in now empty skillet. Add onion and cook gently for 8-10 minutes or until onion has softened. Add the remaining sauce ingredients; simmer gently for 15 minutes or until well concentrated in flavor but not too thick. Season generously with salt to taste.
Return the meatballs to the skillet and stir to coat with the sauce. Make 4 slight dips in the mixture and break an egg into each one. Cover and cook for another 4 to 5 minutes or until the eggs are just set. Sprinkle with chopped coriander and serve.
Enjoy!

Notes

Recipe slightly adapted: Chico’s Kitchen

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