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Moroccan Lamb Meatballs

Moroccan flavoured Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method Notes

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

Method
 

  1. 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
  1. In a large pan slowly cook the onion and garlic in the oil until softened.
  2. Add the remaining sauce ingredients, bring to the boil and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  3. Gently drop the meatballs into the sauce, cover with lid and cook for 35-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. 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.