Moroccan Lamb Meatballs
Moroccan flavoured Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 Onion finely diced
- 700 gm Lamb Mince or Beef
- 2 Tbsp Chopped fresh Parsley or 2 tsp dried parsley
- 2 Tbsp Chopped fresh Mint or 1 tsp dried mint
- 1 tsp Ground dried coriander
- 1 tsp Ground Cumin
- 1 tsp Moroccan Spice Mix
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1/2 Cup Water
Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Onion finely diced
- 1 Clove Garlic, crushed
- `1 Can Crushed Tomatoes or 2 Cups Passata
- 1 Can Tomato Soup
- 2 tsp Moroccan Spice Mix
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp Honey
- Pinch Salt
- Pinch Pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine all meatball ingredients and with wet hands gently roll into balls the size of a walnut. Set aside while you make the sauce.
Sauce
- In a large pan slowly cook the onion and garlic in the oil until softened.
- Add the remaining sauce ingredients, bring to the boil and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Gently drop the meatballs into the sauce, cover with lid and cook for 35-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or couscous.
Notes
You could add a grated carrot and zucchini to the meatball mix and to the sauce you could add any vegetables for a more balanced meal.