Kefta Mkaouara, a tagines & stews dish from Rabat033

Tagines & Stews

Kefta Mkaouara

Comforting Moroccan tagine of spiced beef meatballs simmered in a garlic-tomato sauce, finished with fresh eggs poached in the sauce before serving.

55 minutesYield · 4 servingsRegion · Rabat

Ingredients

What you’ll need

  • Kefta
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion (grated)
  • 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • salt, pepper
  • Sauce
  • 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 eggs

Method

How it comes together

  1. 1

    Meatballs: Combine ground beef, grated onion, cilantro, and spices. Shape into bite-sized balls.

  2. 2

    Sauce: Sauté garlic in olive oil on medium (350°F / 175°C) for 1 minute. Add tomatoes and spices. Simmer for 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Cook: Add meatballs. Cover and simmer on medium-low for 15 minutes.

  4. 4

    Poach Eggs: Crack eggs into 4 small wells in the sauce. Cover and poach for 5 to 6 minutes until set but yolks are runny.

Accuracy note

Breadcrumbs are unnecessary in the compact, small Moroccan kefta used here. Eggs are common but optional.

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