Moroccan Meatballs in Tomato Sauce with Eggs

Little cumin-spiced beef meatballs simmered in tomato sauce, with eggs cooked in at the end.

Ingredients

For 4 servings.

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 yellow onion, grated
• 1/2 bunch parsley, chopped
• 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
• 4 large eggs
• 4 pita breads

Method

1. Mix the beef with half the onion, half the herbs, half the spices and 1 tsp of the salt, and roll into small meatballs.
2. Soften the rest of the onion in the oil for 5 minutes with the garlic and the rest of the spices, then add the tomatoes and the rest of the salt.
3. Drop in the meatballs, cover and simmer for 15 minutes, until cooked through.
4. Crack the eggs into the sauce, cover and cook for 6 minutes more. Scatter with the rest of the herbs and serve with warm pita.

Diets and allergens

Nutrition per serving

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