Meatball-Tomato-And-Egg Tagine - (Kefta Mkaouara)

Meatball-Tomato-And-Egg Tagine - (Kefta Mkaouara)


1. Combine the ground meat, grated onion, parsley, cilantro, cumin, cayenne, and salt and pepper.

2. Wet your hands and form the mixture into 1-inch balls.

3. Heat the olive oil in a tagine, cazuela, or black iron skillet set over a flame tamer over medium heat.

4. Saute the meatballs in the oil until well browned on all sides.

5. Remove the meatballs from the pan to a dish.

6. To the same pan add the chopped onions, tomatoes, garlic, parsley, cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, and pepper.

7. Cook uncovered for 30 minutes, or until the sauce has reduced to a thick gravy.

8. Add the meatballs back to sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.

9. Carefully, break the eggs into the sauce and poach them for 5 minutes, or until set.

10. Serve at once, directly from the pan with chunks of dense, crusty bread.

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