This beef meatball recipe hails from Morocco. Moroccan meatballs, traditionally called kefta, are made with lean ground beef and boldly seasoned with Ras el Hanout and served with a bright carrot salad.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
For Morrocan Kefta Meatballs
1 slice white bread, toasted
Water or milk, for soaking
1 1/4 lb lean ground beef or lamb, or a mixture of both
1 small red onion, grated
2 garlic cloves, minced
Small handful fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, chopped
3 tsp Ras El Hanout
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp cayenne, more if you enjoy spicy
Salt
Pepper
Extra virgin olive oil
For the Carrot Salad
4 carrots, peeled
3 tbsp orange juice (about 1/2 orange)
Handful fresh mint leaves, chopped
Salt
Black pepper
Extra virgin olive oil
For Serving (optional)
Cherry tomatoes, halved
Thinly sliced shallots or red onion
Handful of parsley sprigs
Marinated olives or feta
Tztaziki Sauce, Tahini Sauce, or plain Greek yogurt
Pita pockets, flatbread, or rice
Instructions:
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