Moroccan Kefta

For the Moroccan meal, we prepared an appetizer called Kefta. You can serve the Kefta with a simple yogurt sauce or with chopped olives and toasted bread. The meatballs can also be placed on skewers and grilled instead of baked.

Moroccan Kefta

Makes 8 meatballs

• 1/2 yellow onion

• 1/2 cup fresh parsley

• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro

• 1 pound ground beef

• 1 tablespoon paprika

• 1 teaspoon cumin

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne

• Oil for drizzling

• toasted baguette slices and chopped olives for serving

Preheat oven to 325ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil.

Place the onions, parsley, and cilantro in a food processor. Pulse to finely chop the onions. In a bowl, combine the onion mixture with the ground beef, paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Mix until combined.

Form into 8 oval meatballs. Place on the baking sheet. Drizzle with oil.

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the meatballs reach an internal temperature of 155ºF.

Serve with toasted baguettes slices and chopped olives.

Photo: https://www.thespruceeats.com/kefta-kebab-recipe-moroccan-ground-beef-2394668