Moroccan spiced beef meatballs simmered in tomato sauce and finished with eggs.
25 min prep 35 min cook
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Grate the yellow onion and squeeze out a little of its juice, then finely chop the parsley.
Knead the minced beef with the onion, parsley, cumin, sweet paprika, half of the salt, and black pepper.
Roll the mixture into meatballs smaller than walnuts.
Turn the garlic in olive oil for 1 minute, then add the tomato puree and remaining salt.
Thicken the sauce for 12 minutes.
Place the meatballs in the sauce, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
Crack the eggs over the sauce and cook for 6 minutes, until the whites set.
Sprinkle with cilantro and serve the kofta tagine hot.
💡 Tip: If you do not have a tagine, use a wide pan with a lid; as long as the steam stays inside, the same logic works on a home stove.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve kofta tagine hot with optional lavash or couscous.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~420
kcal calories
30
g protein
18
g carbs
24
g fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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