Moroccan Meatballs with Chorizo
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Ingredients
- 750g minced lamb
- 1 butternut squash deseeded peeled and cubed
- 1 onion. very finely chopped
- 1 red chilli. deseeded and finely chopped
- 1tsp ground cumin
- 2 whole cloves, ground
- coriander leaves from a large bunch, ½ chopped, ½ left whole
- 1 egg, beaten
- 250g chorizo, chopped
- olive oil
- 2 tbsp harissa paste
- 2x 400g tins chopped tomatoes
- 400ml chicken stock
- 1 cinnamon stick
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Description
A gorgeous, tasty, warming Moroccan dish. Inspired by one of my Christmas presents - a Tagine - from my husband!
Method
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1. Mix the lamb, onion, chilli, spices and the chopped coriander leaves together in a bowl. Add the egg and season well, combine with clean hands.
2. Form into small meatballs, about the size of a walnut.
3. Fry the meatballs in a little oil in a large frying pan until browned all over, adding the chorizo towards the end.
4. Scoop out of the pen and put to one side.
5. Add the harissa to the pan and cook for a minute. Add the tomatoes, butternut squash, chicken stock and cinnamon stick and simmer for about 15 minutes.
6. Add the meatballs and chorizo and simmer for another 20 minutes until cooked. Stir through the rest of the coriander and serve.
Chef's Tips
Reduce down by simmering uncovered if the sauce is too liquid. Serve with spicy couscous mixed with raisins or plain rice if preferred.
Enjoy!
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Hi Evelyne!So glad you enjoyed them! I have a chicken dish I served with these, I post that on too for you to try!Jail Bird!
@ Jail Bird ...Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy, what a winner. Cooked these last night and they really worked out well, my pals were so impressed, thanks for sharing this fab recipe, I have now added it to my favourites list here on Mydish for future reference.
Ooops! YOUR meatballs!
Hi Evelyne!Go for it! This is a really tasty dish and I guarantee you meatballs will definiately never be the same again!!Enjoy!Jail Bird!
This looks fantastic - so going to try this. What a great way to spice up meatballs - my meatballs are never going to be the same again, thanx.