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My Second Favorite Meatball

probably not traditionally moroccan, but this is how i imagine a kitchen in casablanca to smell. most people will get 6-8 servings from this recipe... but you haven't seen me eat meatballs! i also know it looks like a lot of ingredients, but it is so easy!

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Ingredients

  • ground lamb
  • onion
  • garlic cloves
  • fresh parsley
  • of fresh mint
  • lemon zest
  • cayenne
  • cumin
  • paprika
  • nutmeg
  • fresh ginger
  • salt
  • oil
  • cardamom pods
  • cinnamon stick
  • diced tomatoes

Preparation

  1. 1preheat oven to 350f mix first 12 ingredients very well
  2. 2form these into your meatballs , about the size of a tablespoon
  3. 3brown in the oven for 15-20 minutes
  4. 4meanwhile -- while they are baking , heat the oil in a saute pan
  5. 5cook onions until soft , add garlic and spices and cook 1 more minute
  6. 6add the tomatoes , bring to a boil , then simmer for about 15 minutes , covered but stirring often
  7. 7your meatballs are done in the oven , so remove them and carefully add them to the tomatoes
  8. 8simmer for another 10 minutes
  9. 9garnish with fresh herbs like parsley , mint or coriander