Kefta Mkawra Tagine (Meatballs with Eggs on Top)

Traditional Moroccan meatballs simmered in a spiced tomato sauce, finished with peas and eggs poached directly in the dish.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 492.1 kcals 1968.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 24.6 grams 98.2 grams
Fat 27.1 grams 108.4 grams
Protein 37.2 grams 148.8 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
1
piece
4
piece
Eggs
free-range
Meat
500
g
Beef
minced; can use lamb instead
NutsSeeds
3
clove
Garlic
crushed
1
tsp
Cumin
ground
0.5
tsp
1
tsp
1
handful
Coriander
small handful, fresh leaves, finely chopped
1
handful
Parsley
small handful, fresh flatleaf, finely chopped
1
1
Salt
to taste
1
1
Black Pepper
to taste
1
1
Parsley
fresh, chopped, for garnish
OilsFats
2
ml
Olive Oil
approx 2 tbsp
Other
2
tsp
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
very finely chopped
1
tsp
Ginger
ground
1
piece
Onion
small, finely chopped
400
g
Tomatoes
canned, chopped, drained of excess juice
200
g
Peas
frozen

Steps

  • Combine meat, onion, garlic, spices, herbs, egg yolk, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  • Mix ingredients by hand and shape into walnut-sized balls.
  • Heat olive oil in a tagine or casserole dish and cook onion slowly until translucent.
  • Increase heat to medium-high and brown the meatballs lightly.
  • Stir tomato purée into drained chopped tomatoes and add to the dish with honey.
  • Cover the dish and simmer gently for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in peas, crack eggs onto the surface, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.