Tajine Of Kefta With Eggs Recipes

KEFTA TAJINE (MOROCCAN SPICED MEATBALLS W/ EGGS IN TOMATO SAUCE)

Steps:

• Use your hands to mix the meatball ingredients, and roll mixture into mini meatballs 3/4"-1" in diameter; set aside.
• In a skillet or tajine combine sauce ingredients and let mixture simmer, covered, over low heat for 5 minutes.
• Add meatballs, squash, and peas to the sauce and simmer, covered, over medium-low heat for 15 minutes.
• Pour the eggs in in a stream over everything.
• Cover and cook just long enough to cook the egg (about 3 minutes, depending on how well done you like your eggs).
• Serve warm over couscous, sprinkled with cumin or black pepper if desired.

TAJINE OF KEFTA WITH EGGS

Steps:

• Prepare meat: Combine all meatball ingredients and mix well. Roll meat into small meatballs.
• Prepare sauce: Cut tomatoes in half and grate them. Discard the tomato skins.
• On medium heat, drizzle olive oil into into a large pot, big enough to have all the meatballs in a single layer. Add the grated onion, tomatoes, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper. Cover pot and let sauce come to a boil.
• When the sauce starts boiling, add the meatballs gently into the pot, keeping them in a single layer. Cook meatballs for 40 minutes.
• Once the meatballs are cooked, transfer the meatballs and sauce to a large saucepan. Crack 3 eggs over different areas on top of the meatballs. Don't stir or mix them inches Cover and cook 5 minutes. Serve.