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Kefta Meatball Tagine

Recipe by Oum Arwa

A comforting Moroccan tagine of kefta meatballs with peppers, tomatoes, onions and fresh herbs, served with bread and a small green salad.

EasyMoroccanServes 4

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Source Video
17m
Prep
1h 20m
Cook
12m
Cleanup
1h 49m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$12.75
Total cost
$3.19
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Form meatballs that hold together well (not over‑worked).
  • Simmer the meatballs long enough for them to absorb the sauce.
  • Grill the peppers to achieve a smoky flavor.

Safety Warnings

  • Handle hot oil carefully to avoid splatters.
  • Cook ground meat through (internal temperature ≥71 °C) to eliminate bacteria.
  • Use gloves or a thick cloth when handling the hot tagine.

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