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Moroccan Meatballs

back in high school we did a project in our gym where we cooked food from all over the world. i made these delicious little things and they were an instant hit! i ended up on the front page of the newspaper after everything was said and done. kids love it! i just make it less spicy for them!

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Ingredients

  • lean ground beef
  • onion
  • garlic cloves
  • flat leaf parsley
  • cumin
  • ground ginger
  • tex-mex seasoning
  • italian seasoned breadcrumbs
  • egg
  • olive oil
  • tomato sauce
  • stewed tomatoes
  • garlic clove

Preparation

  1. 1mix the first 9 ingredients of the meatballs together
  2. 2using a teaspoon for size , form the meatball and roll around in your hand
  3. 3place aside , once all meatballs are made , heat the olive oil in a pan and cook the meatballs until they are almost cooked through
  4. 4then add the 3 ingredients for the sauce together and poor over meatballs , allow to simmer until meatballs are completely cooked
  5. 5meat mixture should be prepared night before but i never do and it's just as good !
  6. 6i've also started cooking them in the oven and it's easier and just as tasty ! i cook them 3 / 4 of the way then finish them in the sauce on the stove top or if i'm doing them for a party , throw them in the slow cooker with the sauce for a few hours
  7. 7i even serve them in the slow cooker to keep them nice and warm
  8. 8i love garlic and the tex-mex spice
  9. 9i always add more -- if unsure how much to add , keep in mind you can always add a bit at a time into the sauce
  10. 10i always enjoy a lot of sauce
  11. 11i like to double the sauce , cook some garlic rice and serve everything on the rice
  12. 12have fun with this ! i always play with the spices and amounts
  13. 13let me know if you come up with something good !