Moroccan Meatballs with Yogurt Sauce
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Moroccan Meatballs with Yogurt Sauce

19 minutesPrep time

8 minutesCook time

647 cal.Per serving

Ingredients for 1

Ground beef

100 g

Ground beef

Spiced couscous

70 g

Spiced couscous

Greek Yogurt (plain)

2 tbsp

Greek Yogurt (plain)

Shallot

1/2

Shallot

Garlic

1/4 clove

Garlic

Mint (fresh)

1/10 bunch

Mint (fresh)

Cumin (ground)

1/4 tsp

Cumin (ground)

Mild chile powder, ground (Espelette)

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.