Moroccan Meatballs
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Moroccan Meatballs
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Moroccan Kefta Meatballs made with tomatoes and olives are simmered together in the slow cooker or Instant Pot in this easy and exotic Moroccan dinner.
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Ingredients
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 1 pound 93% lean ground beef
- 2 14-ounce cans no salt added diced tomatoes
- ½ cup finely diced onion
- 1½ teaspoons sweet paprika
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1½ teaspoons cumin
- 1 ½ teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ teaspoons hot paprika
- 1 teaspoons kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup green olives (chopped)
- ¼ teaspoons hot paprika
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro (divided)
- cauliflower rice (or cooked brown rice, for serving (optional))
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Instructions
- Place the onions in a bowl and microwave about 2 minutes to sweat them out (or you can saute on the stove).
- Press saute and spray the cooking insert with oil, add the onions and saute 3 to 5 minutes, until softened.
- Add all sauce ingredients to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Add the remaining sauce ingredients and stir to combine.
- In a large bowl, combine all meatball ingredients, leaving 2 tablespoons of cilantro for garnish.
- In a large bowl, combine all meatball ingredients, leaving 2 tablespoons of cilantro for garnish.
- Gently form into 20 small meatballs. (Please note: Form the meatballs with gentle hands, if you pack them tight they will get tough while cooking.)
- Gently form into 20 small meatballs. (Please note: Form the meatballs with gentle hands, if you pack them tight they will get tough while cooking.)
- Place the meatballs on top of the sauce, cover and cook low 4 to 6 hours or high 2 to 3 hours.
- Place the meatballs on top of the sauce, cover and cook high pressure 15 minutes, natural release.
- Top with remaining 2 tablespoons of cilantro and serve over brown rice or cauliflower rice, if desired.
- Top with remaining 2 tablespoons of cilantro and serve over brown rice or cauliflower rice, if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
5meatballs with sauce
Calories
334kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
4.5g
(23%)
Cholesterol
95mg
(32%)
Sodium
977mg
(41%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 334 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 5meatballs with sauce | |
| Calories | 334kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5g | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 977mg | 41% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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