Moroccan Beef Meatballs

Ingredients

• olive oil
• onions
• garlic cloves
• egg
• milk
• panko breadcrumbs
• fresh parsley
• chili powder
• cinnamon
• ground beef
• tomato sauce
• ground cumin
• cayenne pepper

Preparation

1. 1chop the onions and mince the garlic
2. 2line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray
3. 3heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat
4. 4saute the onion and garlic for about 3 minutes
5. 5in a large bowl combine egg , milk , breadcrumbs , 1 / 3 cup parsley , chili powder , and cinnamon
6. 6mix well
7. 7add half of the onion mixture and the beef , season to taste with salt and cayenne , and mix well again
8. 8form the mixture into 2-inch meatballs and place on prepared baking sheet
9. 9spray the tops of the meatballs with cooking spray
10. 10broil 6 inches from heat , turning to brown on all sides
11. 11add tomato sauce and cumin to the remaining onion and garlic mixture in the skillet
12. 12bring to a boil over medium-high heat , stirring occasionally
13. 13put the browned meatballs into the sauce
14. 14return to a boil , then reduce heat to low , cover , and simmer for about 15 minutes
15. 15turn the meatballs occasionally with a slotted spoon while simmering
16. 16top with remaining parsley
17. 17serve meatballs and sauce over couscous or rice