Moroccan Lamb Meatballs in Rich Tomato Sauce
Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 45 mins
Servings: 16
Simple to make and very tasty, this Moroccan lamb meatballs in rich tomato sauce is a North African inspired version of classic family favourite. This delicious dish will go really well with a fresh green salad and warm flatbread.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 220°C and line a large oven tray with baking paper.
- In a large bowl, add the mince, onion, cumin, cinnamon, egg, parsley and salt & pepper. Using either a large metal spoon or clean hands, combine all the ingredients together for 2-3 mins or until slightly sticky.
- Roll into balls, about 5cm wide and place on the lined tray. Drizzle with a little olive oil, then bake for about 15 mins or until lightly browned, then remove from the heat. While the meatballs bake, prepare the tomato sauce.
- In a large frying pan, on a medium heat, add the olive oil and diced onion, stirring occasionally for about 5 mins or until the onion is soft and golden. Stir in the chopped garlic and cook for a further 30 secs.
- Add the passata, water, canned tomatoes and bay leaves to the pan.
- Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce to medium-low. Simmer for about 15 mins or until sauce is thick.
- Stir in the CSR Radapura OR CSR Dark Brown and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Add the browned meatballs and any juices from the tray to the sauce mixture, cooking for a further 10 to 15 mins.
- Just before serving, stir through the torn basil leaves and check the seasoning again.
- Serve with steamed rice, pasta or flatbread and a fresh green salad.
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