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Moroccan Meatballs

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.

Total Time
4 hrs
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 334 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 1 pound 93% lean ground beef
  • 2 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))

Instructions

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  1. Place the onions in a bowl and microwave about 2 minutes to sweat them out (or you can saute on the stove).
  2. Press saute and spray the cooking insert with oil, add the onions and saute 3 to 5 minutes, until softened.
  3. Add all sauce ingredients to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
  4. Add the remaining sauce ingredients and stir to combine.
  5. In a large bowl, combine all meatball ingredients, leaving 2 tablespoons of cilantro for garnish.
  6. In a large bowl, combine all meatball ingredients, leaving 2 tablespoons of cilantro for garnish.
  7. 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.)
  8. 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.)
  9. Place the meatballs on top of the sauce, cover and cook low 4 to 6 hours or high 2 to 3 hours.
  10. Place the meatballs on top of the sauce, cover and cook high pressure 15 minutes, natural release.
  11. Top with remaining 2 tablespoons of cilantro and serve over brown rice or cauliflower rice, if desired.
  12. Top with remaining 2 tablespoons of cilantro and serve over brown rice or cauliflower rice, if desired.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.