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Moroccan Cinnamon Braised Beef Kefta Skillet

Name: Moroccan Cinnamon Braised Beef Kefta Skillet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients: 1 lb Halal ground beef; 1 medium Yellow onion, grated and drained; 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, finely chopped; 0.5 tsp Ground cinnamon; 1 tsp Ground cumin; 2 tbsp Olive oil; 3 cloves Garlic, minced; 1.5 cups Crushed canned tomatoes; 1 tsp Ground paprika

Tender spiced halal beef meatballs simmered in a rich tomato, cinnamon, and cumin sauce.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min

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Technique to learn

Two-Stage Meatball Simmering

Searing meatballs first locks in internal juices, after which gentle simmering in spiced tomato broth yields maximum tenderness.

Instructions

Step 1: Combine ground beef, grated onion, half the parsley, cinnamon, and half the cumin in a mixing bowl until integrated.
Step 2: Shape beef mixture gently into 12 equal round meatballs.
Step 3: Heat olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.

Step 4: Add meatballs to the skillet and sear for 5 minutes, turning until browned on all sides.

Step 5: Transfer meatballs to a plate, leaving remaining rendered oils in the skillet.

Step 6: Add minced garlic, remaining cumin, and paprika to the skillet; sauté for 30 seconds before pouring in crushed tomatoes.

Step 7: Return meatballs to the simmering tomato sauce, cover tightly, and reduce heat to low for 15 minutes until beef is thoroughly cooked.

Step 8: Garnish with remaining chopped fresh parsley and serve hot.

Cooking tips

Squeeze out excess liquid from grated onion to prevent meatballs from becoming soggy during shaping.
Avoid overworking the ground meat mixture to maintain a light, tender meatball texture.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Moroccan; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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