Moroccan Meatballs Recipe

These Moroccan meatballs were a runaway success at my high school's international food fair—even landing me on the front page of the local newspaper! Kids and adults alike adore their flavorful, slightly sweet, and subtly spiced taste. Easily adaptable for even the youngest palates, this recipe is perfect for a family-friendly dinner or a fun weeknight meal.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 363.6 kcal
Protein 69g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Moroccan Meatballs

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How to Make Moroccan Meatballs

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground lamb, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, ginger, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Gently mix until just combined.
  3. Roll the meat mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Brown the meatballs on all sides in the skillet. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
  6. Pour crushed tomatoes and water into the skillet, ensuring the meatballs are mostly submerged.
  7. Bring to a simmer, then transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
  8. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
  9. Serve hot with rice or couscous. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

30 g

Sugar

29g

Fat

32g

Carbs

5g