kofta meatballs

This Moroccan Kefta recipe combines ground beef with Moroccan spices and other seasonings for a delicious, flavorful Moroccan meatballs appetizer or main dish served with rice, salad or couscous.

Kefta - Moroccan Meatballs

lb. lean ground beef

butter

onion,

chili arbols, stemmed, seeded, chopped

garlic, minced

lemon,

salt

fresh ginger, minced

Tbsp. Moroccan spices (or

turmeric

ginger

Tbsp. chopped flat-leaf parsley

c. chopped cilantro

water

Black pepper

In a large bowl, add the ground beef,...

In a large bowl, add the ground beef, Moroccan spices, finely minced onion, minced garlic, ground ginger, zest of one lemon, salt, parsley, and a generous pinch of black pepper. Mix to combine. Go ahead, use your hands.

Form the mixture into meatballs. I made mine...

Form the mixture into meatballs. I made mine about the size of a ping-pong ball.

Melt the butter in a large pan over...

Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onions, dried chilies, minced fresh ginger, and ground turmeric. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions have browned (about 3-4 minutes).

Add the cilantro, lemon juice, and water, stirring...

Add the cilantro, lemon juice, and water, stirring to combine. Bring the sauce to a boil.

Add in your meatballs, reduce the heat to...

Add in your meatballs, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cover. Let cook for 20 minutes, turning the meatballs once or twice to ensure even cooking.

Remove the lid and continue cooking for another...

Remove the lid and continue cooking for another ten minutes or so until the sauce is thick. Check your meatballs to make sure they are cooked through and taste your sauce to check seasonings. Add more salt if necessary.

Serve with rice, salad, or couscous.

Recipe video above. This easy sheet pan dinner combines beautifully spiced lamb kofta meatballs with colourful roast vegetables for a Middle Eastern dinner that&#39;s as versatile as it is delicious. Stuff into warm flatbreads, serve with couscous or rice bowls, or add a side of roasted cauliflower for a substantial low-carb dinner.Less messy and healthier than pan frying - less oil! Tip: make meatballs on the large side so they don&#39;t dry out in the oven.

Tray bake dinner: lamb kofta meatballs

onion

lamb

panko breadcrumbs ((sub regular breadcrumbs))

garlic (, finely minced)

tbsp coriander/cilantro (, finely chopped)

tsp cumin

coriander

tsp paprika ((plain, sub smoked))

cinnamon

tsp cayenne pepper ((a bit spicy, reduce

tsp cooking salt / kosher salt

black pepper

large yellow capsicum (,

tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Olive oil spray ((for the meatballs))

flatbreads (or rice, couscous or cauliflower rice)

quantity Tahini sauce

lettuce

tomatoes (, halved,

tbsp coriander/cilantro leaves (, finely chopped, optional (for sprinkling))

Preheat oven to 200°C/400°F (180°C fan-forced).

Kofta meatballs - Place the Kofta ingredients and spices in a bowl. Use your hands to combine thoroughly then roll 16 large-ish meatballs (I scoop all mixture onto a tray, then roll into balls). Spread them out on a large tray.

Vegetables - Toss the vegetables with the oil, salt and pepper. Scatter around the meatballs.

Bake - Spray the meatballs with oil. Bake for 15 minutes then switch the oven to the grill/broiler on high. Cook for a further 5 minutes to get some colour on the surface.

Serve - Sprinkle with the chopped coriander then serve! To make wraps, stuff with lettuce, tomato, meatballs, and the cook capsicum and onion. Drizzle with lots of tahini sauce then tuck in! Other ideas: rice or couscous bowls or big salads - see below.

This Chicken Kofta Recipe is baked in the oven and so delicious. Filled with Mediterranean flavor, and a simple recipe the whole family will love. Eat these Chicken Meatballs in a rice bowl with tzatziki sauce and hummus, in a pita, or serve it over greens.

Chicken Kofta Recipe

chicken

egg, whisked

white sandwich bread

milk

garlic,

mint,

parsley,

red bell pepper, rough chopped

yellow onion, rough chopped

red pepper flakes

In a small bowl, tear apart the sandwich bread and pour in the milk. Toss it around, so the milk absorbs into the bread. Set aside.

Into the food processor, add in the red bell pepper, yellow onion, mint, garlic and parsley. Pulse until very fine. 

Into a large bowl, add the egg and whisk. Add in the ground chicken, bread and milk mixture, the veggies from the food processor, along with red pepper flakes, coriander and salt and pepper. 

Use your hands to gently combine the mixture.

Roll into medium sized meatballs and place on a baking rack over a cookie sheet or a parchment paper lined cookie sheet.

Bake for 18-20 minutes until internal temperature of the meatballs reaches 165 degrees.

So good! They tasted so good in the bowls with feta and tzatziki. Yum!

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This Chicken Kofta Recipe is baked in the oven and so delicious. Filled with Mediterranean flavor, and a simple recipe the whole family will love. Eat these Mediterranean Chicken Meatballs in a rice bowl with tzatziki sauce and hummus, in a pita, or serve it over greens.

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