How To Make Moroccan Kofte with Spicy Tomato Sauce
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 500g ground beef
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- For the Spicy Tomato Sauce:
- 2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 red chili pepper, finely chopped
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
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In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped onion, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, coriander, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper, and chopped parsley. Mix well until all the ingredients are fully incorporated.
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Shape the meat mixture into small oval-shaped kofte. Place them onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
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Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F), then bake the kofte for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through and slightly browned.
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Meanwhile, prepare the spicy tomato sauce. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped chili pepper and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
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Add the crushed tomatoes, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to the saucepan. Stir well and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
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Once the kofte are cooked, carefully transfer them to the spicy tomato sauce and simmer for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend together.
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Serve the Moroccan kofte with the spicy tomato sauce over cooked couscous or with warm crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Calories : 315kcal
- Total Fat : 16g
- Saturated Fat : 6g
- Cholesterol : 83mg
- Sodium : 504mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 10g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 5g
- Protein : 32g
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