NORTH AFRICAN MEATBALLS

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Was relaxing with the Food Network yesterday and I caught Melissa d'Arabian's new show. These looked so delicious I just had to get right on the recipe. She served them with couscous with dried dates and glazed carrots but it's the meatballs that had me drooling.

Provided by Julie Bs Hive

Categories     Meat

Time 1h10m

Yield 32 1-inch meatballs, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 25

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 small onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 lemon, the zest of
1/2 cup pitted and chopped briny olive
1/2 cup white wine
1/4 cup chicken stock or 1/4 cup broth
1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes or 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes
1 pinch ground cinnamon
salt
fresh ground pepper
1 egg
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch ground cinnamon
3/4 lb ground beef
1/3 cup finely ground rolled oats or 1/3 cup fine breadcrumbs
salt
fresh ground pepper
3 -4 tablespoons vegetable oil, for cooking
4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • MAKE THE SAUCE:.
  • Sauté the onions and garlic in a large saucepan until soft. Add zest and olives; cook for 1 minute. Add wine and deglaze the pan and let reduce for a few minutes. Add stock, tomatoes, sugar, red pepper flakes, and cinnamon. Simmer for about 7 minutes. Season to taste.
  • MAKE THE MEATBALLS:.
  • Whisk the egg and tomato paste until smooth. Add the cilantro, ginger, cumin, and cinnamon. Mix until well blended. Add in the ground beef and rolled oats and season to taste. Combine well but do not overmix. Make 32 1-inch meatballs.
  • Heat the vegetable oil over medium heat and cook meatballs until browned on all sides. Add oil as needed. Add to the sauce and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve over couscous with dried dates.

Theresa Murphy
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I made these meatballs for a party, and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


Maqsood Soomro
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These meatballs are a great way to use up leftover lamb. They're also a great appetizer or main course.


Emmanuel Nchuma
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I've never made meatballs before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The meatballs turned out perfectly, and my family loved them.


Jahmiah Campbell
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These meatballs are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family. I love that I can make them ahead of time and just pop them in the oven when I'm ready to serve them.


Marcia Bergstedt
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I'm not a big fan of North African food, but these meatballs were surprisingly good. I would definitely make them again.


Drashti Ratnani
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These meatballs were a little too spicy for my taste, but they were still good.


Waleed Munir
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I've tried several different North African meatball recipes, and this one is by far the best. The meatballs are so juicy and flavorful.


Arianna Martinez
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These meatballs are delicious! The spices are perfect, and the sauce is so flavorful.


Lenro Camaron
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my meatballs turned out really tough. I think I might have overcooked them.


jdrockytop
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I made these meatballs for my family, and they loved them! They said they were the best meatballs they've ever had.


Muzan Ali
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These meatballs are so good! I've made them several times now, and they're always a hit.


YULLY JOY FLORES
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my meatballs turned out really bland. I think I must have done something wrong.


Hit Gaming
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These meatballs were just okay. They weren't bad, but they weren't anything special either.


Ed Mcnails
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but these meatballs were surprisingly good. The spices really complemented the meat.


Jeffrey Matthews
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The meatballs were a little dry for my taste, but the sauce was delicious.


Nico Hankerson
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I love how easy these meatballs are to make. I was able to whip them up in no time, and they turned out perfectly.


shoney Gaming
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These meatballs were a hit at my dinner party! They were so flavorful and juicy, and the sauce was incredible. I will definitely be making these again.


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