Moroccan Spiced Meatball Tagine

Ingredients

• 1 lb beef
• 1 large eggs
• 0.25 cup parsley
• 0.25 cup cilantro
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 0.5 tsp cinnamon
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion
• 2 large carrot
• 28 oz tomatoes

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, combine ground beef, egg, chopped parsley, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
2. 2Form the mixture into 16 evenly sized meatballs.
3. 3Heat olive oil in a tagine or a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and brown on all sides, about 4-5 minutes. Remove meatballs and set aside.
4. 4In the same tagine, add additional olive oil if needed, and sauté chopped onion and carrots until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
5. 5Add diced tomatoes to the tagine, along with any remaining spices from the meatball mixture. Stir to combine.
6. 6Return meatballs to the tagine, nestling them into the tomato mixture. Cover and simmer on low heat for about 45 minutes, until meatballs are cooked through.
7. 7Check seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with additional fresh parsley and cilantro before serving.
8. 8Serve hot, directly from the tagine, ensuring each portion contains meatballs and a generous amount of sauce.