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Kefta (Morrocan Spiced Meatballs)

Here's how you make Kefta (Morrocan Spiced Meatballs)
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  • Servings: 6
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 15m
    • The following recipe serves 6 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 pounds ground lamb (or beef, or a mixture of the two)
  • 1 yellow onion (medium 8 oz onion, minced - about 1 cup)
  • 1 ounce parsley (1/2 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley or mint, finely chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon allspice (optional)
  • 1/4 cup oil (canola oil)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Place the ground beef or lamb, onion, herbs, spices in a large bowl and mix well. Cover bowl and chill for 1 to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.

  • Step 2: Form the meat mixture into balls or ovals the size of a small egg. Makes about 20 meatballs.

  • Step 3: Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat and, working in batches, sauté the meatballs until browned on all sides and cooked through. Browned meatballs can also be finished in a 350ºF oven.

  • Step 4: Serve with pita bread tzatziki sauce.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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