MOROCCAN MEATBALLS IN SPICY SAUCE

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You can make the meatballs in advance and freeze them to save yourself some time. This is from Cooking Light.

Provided by A la Carte

Categories     Meat

Time 6h20m

Yield 30 meatballs, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
1/4 cup dried currant
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1 large egg white
cooking spray
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 teaspoon fennel seed
1 teaspoon grated orange rind (use rasp)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 (28 ounce) can chopped tomatoes

Steps:

  • Combine the first 9 ingredients in a large bowl. Shape into 30 meatballs.
  • Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Coat the pan with cooking spray. Add half of the meatballs to the pan, cook 3 minutes or until browned, stirring frequently.
  • Place browned meatballs in a slow cooker, and brown the remaining meatballs.
  • Combine the tomato paste and next 7 ingredients. Add to the slow cooker with the remaining meatballs. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours.
  • Serve over couscous if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.3, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 73.7, Sodium 535, Carbohydrate 19.6, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 9.8, Protein 26.6

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