Moroccan Meatball Stew

Name: Moroccan Meatball Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 680.38 g ground beef; 1 onion, chopped; 78.78 ml panko breadcrumbs; 59.14 ml cilantro, chopped; 1 egg, beaten; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 4.92 ml turmeric; 2.46 ml cayenne pepper; 2.46 ml ground cinnamon; 2.46 ml ground nutmeg; 2.46 ml pepper; 2.46 ml kosher salt; 1.23 ml ground ginger; 14.79 ml olive oil; 2 onions, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cinnamon sticks; 4.92 ml turmeric; 0.61 ml saffron thread, crumbled (I skipped the saffron); 411.06 g can beef broth; 411.06 g can tomatoes, diced; 59.14 ml golden raisin; 473.18 ml carrots, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces cut on the diagonal; 59.14 ml cilantro, chopped; 141.74 g package spinach leaves

Submitted by ellie_

"This is a very spicy but absolutely delicious stew which we enjoyed. The original recipe says to serve it over couscous which I skipped. This looks like a long ingredient list, but most of these ingredients are staples in our house. If following the WW flex plan this is about 9 points/serving. Recipe source: Bon Appetit (January 2010)"

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Ready In:: 1hr 15mins
Ingredients:: 25
Serves:: 6

ingredients

For the meatballs
680.38 g ground beef
1 onion, chopped
78.78 ml panko breadcrumbs
59.14 ml cilantro, chopped
1 egg, beaten
2 garlic cloves, minced
4.92 ml turmeric
2.46 ml cayenne pepper
2.46 ml ground cinnamon
2.46 ml ground nutmeg
2.46 ml pepper
2.46 ml kosher salt
1.23 ml ground ginger
For the stew
14.79 ml olive oil
2 onions, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cinnamon sticks
4.92 ml turmeric
0.61 ml saffron thread, crumbled (I skipped the saffron)
411.06 g can beef broth
411.06 g can tomatoes, diced
59.14 ml golden raisin
473.18 ml carrots, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces cut on the diagonal
59.14 ml cilantro, chopped
141.74 g package spinach leaves

directions

To make the meatballs: line a cookie sheet with plastic wrap. Mix the meatball ingredients in a large bowl. Using moistened hands and about 2 tablespoons of the mixture make 1 1/2 inch meatballs. Arrange meatballs on the cookie sheet. I prepared these ahead and put in the fridge.
To make the stew: heat oil in a large ovenproof pot over medium heat. Stir in onions and saute them for 15 minutes.
Stir in garlic, cinnamon, turmeric and saffron (if using) and cook stirring for 2 minutes.
Stir in broth, tomatoes and raisins.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Bring stew to a simmer and stir in carrots and meatballs. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup cilantro. Cover pot and place in oven.
Bake for 35-40 minutes.
Sprinkle with spinach and cover and bake another 5 minutes.
Stir to mix and remove cinnamon sticks.

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Reviews

I've been making this recipe from the original source for years and it's really delicious and easy. I never bother with the meatballs, as that's too much work, frankly. I just throw all of the meatball ingredients (omitting the panko and egg) into a pan an brown it. EASY. This becomes a paleo recipe when you omit the panko! I use this recipe at home all the time, but also for home made dehydrated backpacking meals. I just carry some raisings separately, and add them at the end of the re-hydration. I'm thinking about running it through the blender after dehydrating it the next time, so that the re-hydration texture will be even better. This is an AMAZING dish in the backcountry when your friends are eating crappy mystery "food" (aka chemicals) from Mountain House meals.

duetschl
Really, I liked it. We'll make it again. Wife liked it. The kids ate it without complaint.

jmcontracting5
Fabulous stew -- and as wonderful as it was the first night, it was infinitely better the second; I think next time I may make it the day before and reheat! A friend to whom I gave some leftovers opined that it was one of the best meals that she'd *ever* eaten; that's saying something, because she's a fine cook in her own right. Definitely a keeper.

lecole54
Excellent stew! Love all the spices and the great combination of flavours. Don't be put off by the long list of ingredients. It really is easy to make. I wore latex gloves to mix the beef and spices by hand and then shape the meatballs. Thanks for posting.

Leggy Peggy
i loved this .it would be wonnderful served over plain rice i did add saffron,i dont know how much good it did since it was 8.00 spanish saffron , but theres a principle here i did add raisins . it was really good zaar tour 6 ps i dont know were to add swiss cheese ,so i didnt ,i dont think it was missing it lol dee

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Ate with Couscous with raisins, crasins, almonds and lots of fresh cilantro.

jmcontracting5

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I love cooking and trying different foods, but my favorite cookbooks are now Weight Watchers or low fat/low cal cookbooks as I tend to try and make low fat/low cal recipes. I lost over 90 pounds on Weight Watchers and have maintained for over a year now -- so my cooking/eating habits have changed drastically following my weight loss and to keep it off!

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