MOROCCAN MEATBALLS -- TAGINE KEFTA
I was taught how to make this recipe during a vacation in Morocco, where I was lucky enough to spend some time with the chef of a restaurant, Naima. In Morocco, people eat it straight out of the tagine with lots of bread to soak up the sauce but it also makes the best spaghetti and meatballs I've ever tasted! The key is to use the freshest, juciest tomatoes you can find. If you aren't lucky enough to have a tagine, you should be able to make this dish in a deep frying pan, as long as it has a cover. I think a non-stick pan would be best. One other thing, be careful of adding onions to this dish as they are very watery and will make the sauce runny. If you do add onions, you will probably have to let it simmer uncovered for a few minutes to reduce the sauce.
Provided by Sackville
Categories Vegetable
Time 35m
Yield 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Mix all the ingredients for the sauce together in the tagine, cover and let simmer gently over a medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, use your hands to mix the ingredients for the meatballs together and then roll the meat into small balls, about 1 inch round.
- After the tomatoes have simmered for about 15 minutes, stir the sauce and add a little water if you feel it is needed.
- Place the meatballs in the sauce.
- Do not stir but just let them sit on top of the sauce.
- Lower the heat, cover and cook for another 8-10 minutes. Uncover and let simmer another couple minutes if you feel the sauce needs thickening.
- Serve with lots of crusty bread for dipping in the sauce or over spaghetti with parmesan cheese on top.
- If you want to make these ahead of time and freeze them, leave the parsley out and place the meatballs in a rigid container like a tupperware dish before freezing.
- To reheat, thaw in the fridge (you can do this overnight) and reheat on the stovetop over medium-low until bubbly. Add chopped parsley before serving.
KEFTA TAJINE (MOROCCAN SPICED MEATBALLS W/ EGGS IN TOMATO SAUCE)
Classic Moroccan Tagine. A tagine is a subtly flavored stew, served over couscous or rice. This one makes a nice dinner served with salad and fresh bread.
Provided by littleturtle
Categories Stew
Time 35m
Yield 35 meatballs, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Use your hands to mix the meatball ingredients, and roll mixture into mini meatballs 3/4"-1" in diameter; set aside.
- In a skillet or tajine combine sauce ingredients and let mixture simmer, covered, over low heat for 5 minutes.
- Add meatballs, squash, and peas to the sauce and simmer, covered, over medium-low heat for 15 minutes.
- Pour the eggs in in a stream over everything.
- Cover and cook just long enough to cook the egg (about 3 minutes, depending on how well done you like your eggs).
- Serve warm over couscous, sprinkled with cumin or black pepper if desired.
KEFTA
This is a twist on the traditional meatloaf! A lamb loaf is made with a generous amount of parsley and onion, and seasoned elegantly with lemon zest and allspice. Serve with pita bread or rice.
Provided by CZ24
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek
Time 1h10m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the parsley, onions, lamb, allspice, lemon zest, salt and butter until well blended. Use your hands for best results. Place in a baking dish, or pat into a 2 inch tall round on a baking sheet with sides. Arrange tomato slices on top.
- Bake uncovered for 50 minutes in the preheated oven, until no longer pink and the internal temperature has reached at least 160 degrees F (72 degrees C). Serve with pita bread or rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.4 calories, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Cholesterol 57.8 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 541.5 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
MOROCCAN KEFTA KEBABS
Grilled with a nice charred flavor and exotic spice, these go great with a salad and a side of couscous. You can also cook these under the broiler as well as the grill.
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Meat
Time 1h16m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix together all ingredients until blended.
- Chill for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- If using bamboo skewers, soak them for 35 minutes to an hour.
- Oil your hands, and divide meat into 24 portions.
- Take one portion and shape into an elongated patty like a torpedo and run a skewer through it.
- Set on waxed paper until time to cook.
- Repeat with remaining meat portions.
- Grill for 6 minutes until cooked through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 502, Fat 34.1, SaturatedFat 13.3, Cholesterol 154.2, Sodium 590.2, Carbohydrate 3.1, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1.2, Protein 42.7
ALGERIAN KEFTA (MEATBALLS)
This simple meatball dish is delicious, rich, and fresh. It was taught to me by my Algerian husband, one of his favorites from home. The tomato sauce can be used for anything and the amounts of flavors can be adjusted. I like a lot of garlic and pepper. I have also found halal hamburger to be much leaner and lighter than regular. You can find it at international food stores and halal butcher shops in bigger cities. Serve this dish with a French baguette.
Provided by jacqueline senouci
Categories World Cuisine Recipes African
Time 1h
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine the ground beef with half of the minced garlic and a tablespoon of chopped onion. Mix with your hands until fully incorporated. Shape the meat mixture into 1 1/2-inch oblong patties; you should have 12 to 14 meatballs.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the patties in batches until they are crispy on both sides and are no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes. Set the meatballs aside in a rimmed serving dish and repeat with the remaining patties.
- Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the remaining chopped onion. Add salt and pepper. Cook the onions in the drippings, stirring constantly, until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining half of the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Stir in the roma tomatoes, dried parsley, ras el hanout, and water. Cook until the tomatoes are soft, about 5 minutes. Pour the tomato sauce over the meatballs and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.7 calories, Carbohydrate 5.3 g, Cholesterol 113.5 mg, Fat 31.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 27.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.6 g, Sodium 110.8 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
LEBANESE LAMB KEFTA (LAMB KABOBS)
These lamb kabobs are delicious and unique. I use the Lebanese 7 spice blend to give it that fabulous distinctive flavor that is found in Lebanese food. These are great by themselves, but I think they are especially delicious in a pita bread spread with hummus and tabuleh. I have recipes for all of that on here too!
Provided by Sommer Clary
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine onion, bread crumbs, garlic, parsley, mint, salt, 7 spice blend and egg in a bowl. Add lamb and mix well.
- Divide the mixture into 8 portions. Shape each portion around a skewer, forming a log that is about 2 inched wide and 6 inches long. Slightly flatten it so that the center will cook well.
- Heat a grill pan over medium heat. Spray with nonstick cooking spray and grill skewers for 5-6 minutes on each side, or until cooked to desired doneness. Serve immediately with pita bread, hummus and tabuleh.
- *For the Lebanese 7 spice blend: mix equal parts of allspice, black pepper, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, fenugreek and ground dry ginger. Mix well and store in an air tight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.6, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 67.8, Sodium 213.4, Carbohydrate 3.7, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.6, Protein 10.8
KEFTA AND ZUCCHINI KEBABS
Categories Yogurt Backyard BBQ Dinner Mint Ground Lamb Pine Nut Zucchini Summer Grill Grill/Barbecue Cilantro Parsley Gourmet Peanut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- Make sauce:
- Stir together yogurt, mint, garlic, and salt in a small bowl and chill.
- Prepare zucchini:
- Whisk together lemon juice, sugar, salt, pepper, and oil in a large bowl and stir in zucchini slices. Marinate at room temperature while making meatballs.
- Make meatballs:
- Cover bread with water in a bowl and soak 10 minutes. Squeeze handfuls of bread to remove as much excess water as possible, then transfer to a bowl.
- Pulse onion and herbs in a food processor until finely chopped, then add to bread along with lamb, salt, spices, and pine nuts. Mix with your hands until well blended. Form lamb mixture into 36 balls (1 scant tablespoon each).
- Assemble and grill kebabs:
- Prepare grill for cooking over medium-hot charcoal (moderate heat for gas; see cooks' note below). Thread 6 meatballs 1/4 inch apart onto each of 6 skewers. Thread zucchini lengthwise onto remaining 6 skewers (5 slices per skewer), so cut sides are on the grill, leaving 1/4 inch between slices. Grill zucchini and lamb on oiled grill rack, turning over once, until golden and just cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes. Serve warm, with yogurt sauce.
MOROCCAN BEEF KEFTA ON SKEWERS WITH CHOPPED VEGETABLE SALAD
Provided by Food Network
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a large bowl combine the beef, onion, garlic, parsley, coriander, mint, marjoram, salt, pepper, cumin, paprika and cayenne. Cover and let sit for one hour. Soak 12 wooden skewers in water for one hour.
- In a separate bowl combine cucumber, tomato, bell pepper, hot pepper, garlic, mint, red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper tossing to combine. Cover and let marinate at room temperature until ready to serve.
- Preheat grill or broiler.
- Dip hands into a bowl of water. Shape and pack about a 1/3 cup of the meat mixture into 2 sausage-shapes on a soaked wooden skewer. Repeat procedure for remaining meat and skewers.
- Grill the keftas on both sides until cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Serve hot with chopped salad.
MOROCCAN KEFTA
Kefta is ground beef or lamb mixed with ingredients like fresh herbs, onions, ground cumin and sweet paprika, which are often used in Moroccan cuisine. Moroccans often grill it over charcoal, but it's very versatile: You can thread kefta onto skewers, as done here, or shape it as a patty to fill a sandwich or even use it as a stuffing for dumplings.
Provided by Nargisse Benkabbou
Categories meat
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl using your hands or a large spoon, combine the beef, onion and the juices, parsley, cilantro, mint, sweet paprika, cumin, salt, black pepper and cayenne.
- Take about 1/2 teaspoon of the kefta mixture, cook it (in a pan or in the microwave) and taste it to check the seasoning. Add more salt to the kefta mixture if necessary.
- Take about 2 1/2 tablespoons of the kefta mixture (slightly larger than a golf ball) and mold it onto a skewer to form a log. (If using a long skewer, form two logs on each.) Repeat until you've used all the kefta mixture. Place the skewers on a plate, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to cook.
- Heat your grill or grill pan to medium-high and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until cooked through, using a thin spatula to help turn if the kefta sticks. Serve immediately with bread and a side of vegetables or a salad.
KEFTA BURGERS
Although I found this recipe in a Food Network magazine, the flavor is spot-on for the Kafta burgers served at our favorite Lebanese restaurant. I get the impression that the Kefta spelling is Moroccan and the Kafta spelling is Lebanese. I made these for a Middle Eastern-ish theme night at our home. They were a big hit!. Hint: best grilled and served with pita instead of hamburger buns, and tsaziki sauce instead of ketchup (I know, that's Greek, but it still compliments it so well). We enjoyed this meal with a salad of kalamata olives, tomatoes, feta and cucumber with a little oregano and some olive oil (optional splash of lemon juice but not too much if you like), tabouli, roasted red-pepper hummus with plain baked pita chips, and couscous pilaf. It was a healthy feast!
Provided by Gina Farina
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 50m
Yield 8 patties, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Soak the cubed bread in water for 10 minutes; squeeze dry and pulse in a food processor with the walnuts, grated onion, paprika, cinnamon, mint, cumin, cayenne, salt and black pepper. Add the dill and parsley; pulse again until smooth.
- In a bowl, knead the paste and beef together. Form into 8 patties. Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium-high. Brush the patties with the olive oil. Grill 5 minutes first side, flip and finish cooking about 4 more minutes, or until the patties are cooked but not dried out.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.4, Fat 19.5, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 110.6, Sodium 791.8, Carbohydrate 5.2, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 1.5, Protein 34.5
MOHAMMED'S TAGINE KEFTA
Morocco is one of my favourite countries and after several trips there we now have good friends in the southern city of Zagora. It was there that I first learned how to make a tagine kefta, or in other words a Moroccan version of a meatball stew. Now I know there are almost as many versions of a tagine kefta as there are chefs. This one was taught to me by Mohammed in his kitchen in Zagora. For the oil, he used mostly olive oil but with a couple spoonfuls of vegetable oil mixed in. Also, the spices in Morocco are very fresh. Buy the best you can and add more if needed.
Provided by Sackville
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a tagine. If you do not have a tagine you can also use a large covered frying pan or casserole pot.
- Put in the onion, garlic and parsley as well as the paprika, salt and pepper. Stir and cover, leaving to saute over a low heat while you prepare the meatballs.
- Add the cumin to the meat, which helps it stay together. Mix well and form into either meatballs or flat patties.
- After about five minutes you can add the tomatoes to the pot and continue to simmer.
- Stir and add a bit of cold water if necessary as the tomatoes cook down and develop into a nice sauce. This should take at least 10 minutes, don't rush it.
- When you have a good sauce, put the meat patties on top of the sauce and cover.
- If you want to add the hot pepper you can lay it on top at this point as well.
- Cover and let bubble away for another 10 minutes or until the beef is cooked, adding a bit of water if necessary.
- Once the meat is cooked crack the eggs on top and let cook for another couple minutes, covered, until the eggs are done.
- Serve hot with lots of bread to soak up the sauce.
BEEF KEFTA WITH MELON SLAW
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 44m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Soak the bread in water for 10 minutes; squeeze dry and pulse in a food processor with the walnuts, grated onion, 1 teaspoon paprika, cinnamon, mint, cumin, cayenne, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Add 1 tablespoon dill and the parsley; pulse until smooth.
- Knead the spice paste and beef in a bowl. Form into 8 egg-shaped pieces, then flatten into 1/2-inch-thick oval patties. Refrigerate for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, soak the sliced red onion in ice water; drain.
- Toss the cantaloupe, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt, onion slices and the remaining 1 tablespoon dill and 1/2 teaspoon paprika in a bowl.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high. Brush the patties with olive oil. Grill about 5 minutes; flip and continue grilling until cooked through but still moist, 4 more minutes. Serve with the melon slaw.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 calorie, Fat 24 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Cholesterol 104 milligrams, Sodium 1336 milligrams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 33 grams
BEEF KEFTA PATTIES WITH CUCUMBER SALAD
Make and share this Beef Kefta Patties With Cucumber Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by DailyInspiration
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 16m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Combine beef, 1/4 cup parsley, cilantro and next 5 ingredients (through cinnamon) in a medium bowl. Divide mixture into 4 equal portions, shaping each into a 1/2 inch thick patty. Add patties to pan; cook 3 minutes per side or until desired degree of doneness.
- Combine cucumber and vinegar in a medium bowl; toss well. Combine yogurt, remaining 2 tablespoons parsley, juice, and pepper in a small bowl; stir with a whisk. Arrange 1 patty and 1/2 cup cucumber mixture on each of 4 plates. Top each serving with about 2 tablespoons yogurt sauce. Serve each with 2 pita wedges.
SALMON KEFTA KEBABS
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat grill to medium-low heat.
- Chop the salmon meat by using a knife or a food processor, being careful not to pulverize the meat. Mix the salmon meat with cilantro, ginger, lemongrass, garlic and salt. Form little patties directly onto the skewers using your hands. Make sure the patties are firmly attached to the skewers before putting them onto the grill.
- Brush the grill with olive oil. Grill the skewers until salmon is just cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove the kebabs from the grill and serve immediately with plain yogurt or favorite yogurt dip.
KEFTA TAJINE WITH TOMATOES AND EGGS RECIPE
Provided by TeeSquared
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Form kefta into 1" balls and sauté in oil in a large skillet until well browned. Set aside. Add all other ingredients except eggs and simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes, or until the sauce has reduced to a thick gravy. Add the meatballs to the sauce and continue to cook 10 to 15 minutes until heated through. Note: at this point you can load it all into a tajine and finish in the oven at 350 degrees, or over low heat on top of the stove. Break eggs into the sauce one by one. Cover and cook until eggs are poached. In the oven this will take about 10 minutes. Serve with the bread and stay in your zone!
MEATBALL-TOMATO-AND-EGG TAGINE - (KEFTA MKAOUARA)
The meat, eggs, and sauce should be served together in a shallow pan such as a tagine, cazuela, or iron skillet. From "Couscous and Other Good Food from Morocco" by Paula Wolfert.
Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Categories Beef
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- 1. Combine the ground meat, grated onion, parsley, cilantro, cumin, cayenne, and salt and pepper. Wet your hands and form the mixture into 1-inch balls.
- 2. Heat the olive oil in a tagine, cazuela, or black iron skillet set over a flame tamer over medium heat. Sauté the meatballs in the oil until well browned on all sides. Remove the meatballs from the pan to a dish.
- 3. To the same pan add the chopped onions, tomatoes, garlic, parsley, cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, and pepper. Cook uncovered for 30 minutes, or until the sauce has reduced to a thick gravy.
- 4. Add the meatballs back to sauce and simmer for 10 minutes. Carefully, break the eggs into the sauce and poach them for 5 minutes, or until set. Serve at once, directly from the pan with chunks of dense, crusty bread.
TUNISIA: BEEF MEATBALLS (KEFTA DE BOEUF)
Make and share this Tunisia: Beef Meatballs (Kefta De Boeuf) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Ck2plz
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Directions Mix everything together, except the oil. Form into 10 meatballs. Heat oil in a skillet and brown the balls on all sides for about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Serve over rice or couscous or can be served as an appetizer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 460.1, Fat 34.3, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 164.3, Sodium 511.1, Carbohydrate 12, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 1.6, Protein 25
KEFTA TAGINE (LAMB MEATBALL AND EGG TAGINE)
Steps:
- INSTRUCTIONS 1. Place lamb, 1 tbsp. cumin, 1 tbsp. paprika, and salt and pepper in a bowl, and mix until evenly combined. Form mixture into 12 balls, about 1 oz. each, and place on a plate; chill kefta until ready to use. 2. Heat butter and oil in a 6-qt. Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add garlic and onion, and cook, stirring, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add remaining cumin and paprika, chile flakes, ginger, saffron, and bay leaf, and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, and cook, stirring, until broken down and sauce is slightly reduced, about 10 minutes. Add kefta, and cook, covered, until cooked through, about 10 minutes. Crack eggs over the top, and arrange olives around eggs; cover, and continue cooking until whites are cooked and yolks are slightly runny, about 8 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with parsley before serving.
KEFTA TAJINE WITH TOMATOES AND EGGS
Steps:
- Form kefta mixture into 1" balls and sauté in oil in a large skillet until well browned. Set aside. Add all other ingredients except eggs and simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes, or until the sauce has reduced to a thick gravy. Add the meatballs to the sauce and continue to cook 10 to 15 minutes until heated through. Note: at this point you can load it all into a tajine and finish in the oven at 350 degrees, or over low heat on top of the stove. Break eggs into the sauce one by one. Cover and cook until eggs are poached. In the oven this will take about 10 minutes. Serve, using wedges of bread as your only utensils, and stay in your zone!
KEFTA
Kefta is ground beef or lamb mixed with ingredients like fresh herbs, onions, ground cumin and sweet paprika, which are often used in Moroccan cuisine. Moroccans often grill it over charcoal, but it's very versatile: You can thread kefta onto skewers, as done here, or shape it as a patty to fill a sandwich or even use it as a stuffing for dumplings.
Provided by Nargisse Benkabbou
Categories meat
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl using your hands or a large spoon, combine the beef, onion and the juices, parsley, cilantro, mint, sweet paprika, cumin, salt, black pepper and cayenne.
- Take about 1/2 teaspoon of the kefta mixture, cook it (in a pan or in the microwave) and taste it to check the seasoning. Add more salt to the kefta mixture if necessary.
- Take about 2 1/2 tablespoons of the kefta mixture (slightly larger than a golf ball) and mold it onto a skewer to form a log. (If using a long skewer, form two logs on each.) Repeat until you've used all the kefta mixture. Place the skewers on a plate, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to cook.
- Heat your grill or grill pan to medium-high and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until cooked through, using a thin spatula to help turn if the kefta sticks. Serve immediately with bread and a side of vegetables or a salad.
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