Bus Station Kefta With Egg And Tomato Recipe

Experience the vibrant flavors of the Middle East with this authentic Bus Station Kefta recipe! A popular street food staple, this hearty and flavorful dish of spiced lamb meatballs simmered in a rich tomato sauce with perfectly cooked eggs makes a fantastic brunch or supper. Adapted from Ghillie Basan's Modern Moroccan cuisine, this recipe is easy to follow and delivers an explosion of taste in just 35 minutes.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 454.2 kcal
Protein 58g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bus Station Kefta With Egg And Tomato

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How to Make Bus Station Kefta With Egg And Tomato

  1. In a bowl, gently combine the minced lamb, chopped onion, breadcrumbs, egg, cinnamon, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
  2. Gently form the mixture into small walnut-sized balls (approximately 12).
  3. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large, heavy-bottomed frying pan over medium heat.
  4. Add the meatballs to the pan and cook until nicely browned on all sides, turning occasionally (about 8-10 minutes).
  5. Stir in the canned tomatoes, sugar, ras el hanout, and most of the chopped coriander.
  6. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing the sauce to slightly thicken and the meatballs to cook through. Gently roll the meatballs in the sauce.
  7. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Create small spaces between the meatballs in the pan.
  9. Carefully crack the remaining 2 eggs into the spaces between the meatballs.
  10. Cover the pan, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the eggs are cooked to your liking.
  11. Garnish with the remaining fresh coriander and serve immediately in the pan.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

40g

Fat

43g

Carbs

8g