Tagine of Meatballs and Eggs Recipe - CookingWithAlia - Episode 372

Dive into the vibrant flavors of Moroccan cuisine with this Kefta Tagine with Eggs. Richly spiced meatballs simmer in a robust, fresh tomato sauce, culminating in luscious poached eggs. Perfect for brunch or as a satisfying main course, this dish is both aromatic and comforting.

Ingredients

For the Meatballs (Kefta):
🥩 1/4 lb 150g Ground beef or lamb
🧅 1/4 Medium onion, finely chopped
🌶️ 1 teaspoon Paprika
🌿 1/2 teaspoon Cumin
🧂 1/2 teaspoon Salt
🌰 1/2 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
🌶️ 1/2 teaspoon Chili powder
🌿 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro, finely chopped

For the Tomato Sauce:
🍅 2 lbs 1 kg Fresh, ripe tomatoes
🫒 2 tablespoons Olive oil
🧅 1/4 Medium onion, very finely chopped
🧄 2 Cloves garlic, finely minced
🌶️ 1 1/2 teaspoons Paprika
🌿 1 1/2 teaspoons Cumin
🧂 1 1/2 teaspoons Salt
🌶️ 1/2 teaspoon Chili powder
🌿 3 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, finely chopped

Other:
🥚 4 Large eggs

Instructions

1. Prepare the Meatballs (Kefta):
   • Chop the onion finely.
   • In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground meat, chopped onion, paprika, cumin, salt, ground cinnamon, chili powder, and fresh cilantro.
   • Mix thoroughly with your hands to incorporate all the spices.

2. Prepare the Tomato Sauce:
   • Wash and quarter the tomatoes.
   • Grate the tomatoes into a stainless steel bowl, leaving the skins behind.
   • Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic.

3. Cook the Tomato Sauce:
   • Heat a Happycall Diamond pattern frying pan on medium-high heat.
   • Add olive oil, then sauté the minced garlic and chopped onion until fragrant.
   • Add the grated tomato pulp into the pan, followed by paprika, cumin, salt, chili powder, and cilantro.
   • Stir well and cook for 20-30 minutes, until the sauce thickens and reduces.

4. Form and Cook Meatballs:
   • While the sauce simmers, form the meat mixture into small balls.
   • Place the meatballs into the thickened sauce, then cover with a glass lid.
   • Cook for about 5 minutes, turning once to ensure even cooking.

5. Add and Cook Eggs:
   • Crack eggs directly into the sauce around the meatballs.
   • Season the eggs with salt and pepper.
   • Cover and cook for 2 minutes, until the egg whites set.

6. Serve:
   • Garnish with chopped cilantro.
   • Serve immediately with crusty bread for dipping.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Equipment: Wooden chopping board, Ceramic utility knife, Small and large mixing bowls, Box grater, Happycall Diamond frying pan, Wooden spoon, Small white bowl for meatballs, Glass lid, Metal spoon/fork for serving

Cooking Tips

• Infuse more flavor into the sauce by gently rubbing cilantro leaves before chopping.
• Adjust seasoning according to taste preferences.
• Ensure the tomato sauce is thick before adding meatballs to prevent overcooking.

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Kefta Tagine with Eggs