NORTH AFRICAN MEATBALLS
Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 30
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
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Tanveer Wali
[email protected]These meatballs were amazing! I loved the combination of spices and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
Oluwatoyin Kazeem
[email protected]These meatballs were a bit too spicy for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try making them again with less harissa next time.
Amber Porter
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The meatballs are so flavorful and the sauce is delicious. I love serving them with rice or pasta.
Ramkumar Gupta
[email protected]These meatballs are so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. I love that I can make them ahead of time and then just reheat them when I'm ready to serve.
ultra_nightcity
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but I tried this recipe and I was pleasantly surprised. The meatballs were really good and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.
IH Imran
[email protected]I made these meatballs for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.
Kgothatsolenn Molokomme
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out perfectly. They were so flavorful and juicy. I served them with rice and vegetables and it was a delicious meal.
Temitope Shulammite
[email protected]These meatballs are amazing! I've made them several times and they're always a hit. The sauce is also delicious.
Ali Chiste
[email protected]I tried this recipe and it was a disaster! The meatballs fell apart and the sauce was too spicy. I won't be making this again.
Pmg G
[email protected]These meatballs were good, but not great. I found them to be a bit dry and the flavor was just okay.
munib ali
[email protected]I love this recipe! The meatballs are so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. I also love the sauce. It's so flavorful and delicious.
Waqas Rahim
[email protected]These meatballs were a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the meatballs were so tender and juicy. I will definitely be making these again.