Easy
Coline
Moroccan Meatballs with Yogurt Sauce
19 minutesPrep time
8 minutesCook time
647 cal.Per serving
Ingredients for 1
100 g
Ground beef
70 g
Spiced couscous
2 tbsp
Greek Yogurt (plain)
1/2
Shallot
1/4 clove
Garlic
1/10 bunch
Mint (fresh)
1/4 tsp
Cumin (ground)
1 pinch
Mild chile powder, ground (Espelette)
Utensils
Stovetop, Frying pan
recipe
- Step 1
Peel & finely mince the shallots. - Step 2
Wash & finely mince the mint. - Step 3
Prepare the keftas. In a large bowl, add : the minced beef, cumin, chili, grated garlic, half of the mint & ¾ of the shallots. Season with salt & pepper. Mix it all together using your hands. - Step 4
Form oblong-shaped meatballs with the mixture. If you have some, spear the meatballs with wooden skewers. - Step 5
Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a pan over hight heat. Add the keftas & grill them for 1-2 min on all 4 sides, until they are golden brown & cooked through. - Step 6
Meanwhile, boil a pot of water. In a bowl, add the couscous & pour over the same volume of couscous in boiling water. Cover & leave to soak for 5 min. Fluff the couscous with a fork & set aside. - Step 7
Prepare the yogurt sauce. In a bowl, mix : the greek yogurt with the remaining mint & shallots. Season to taste with salt & pepper. - Step 8
Serve the keftas with the couscous & yogurt sauce.* Re-season to taste & enjoy ! *Check out our tips for this step
😋 Gourmet tip
For a truly flavoursome dish, we suggest serving the keftas alongside a cucumber & cherry tomato salad.