Kefta in tomato sauce is a weekly staple in many Moroccan households. It's usually made in a tagine, but this version can be prepared in a regular pan, yielding the same result: tender meatballs in a rich, spicy tomato sauce topped with a gently cooked egg. The flavor comes from our kefta mix, complemented by tagine mix in the sauce. Little effort, lots of flavor, and all cooked in one pan.

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⏱ Prep time: ±40 min
👥 Servings: 2
🌶 Difficulty: easy
🍽 Category: Main course

Ingredients

For the kefta meatballs

• 300 g minced meat
• 15 g kefta mix
• 1 tbsp olive oil

For the sauce

• 400 g diced tomatoes
• 20 g tomato paste
• 6 cloves garlic, crushed
• 20 g fresh cilantro, finely chopped
• 15 g tagine mix
• 1 red chili pepper
• 2 eggs
• A dash of olive oil

Preparation

1. Mix the minced meat with the kefta mix and a tablespoon of olive oil. Knead well and roll into walnut-sized balls. Refrigerate briefly.
2. Heat a dash of olive oil in a large pan and add the diced tomatoes.
3. Add half of the cilantro and the crushed garlic and simmer gently for 5 minutes.
4. Sprinkle the tagine mix over it and stir everything well.
5. Mash the tomatoes with a potato masher to create a coarse sauce.
6. Stir in the tomato paste and let the sauce reduce for 10 minutes over low heat.
7. Place the meatballs in the sauce, cover, and cook for 12 to 15 minutes. Turn them halfway through.
8. Crack the eggs between the meatballs, place the red chili pepper on top, and let them set with the lid on the pan until the egg whites are firm and the yolks are still runny.
9. Garnish with the remaining cilantro and serve immediately.

Chef's tip

Turn the heat down low as soon as the eggs go into the pan. This allows the egg whites to set gently while the yolks remain runny, perfect for scooping up with bread in the sauce.

Serving suggestion

Serve directly from the pan with fresh bread to scoop up the sauce and the runny yolk.

Ready to cook yourself?

The full flavor of this dish comes from our kefta mix, the perfect seasoning for minced meat. Combine with our tagine mix for the sauce and our culinary olive oil, and you'll have everything you need to bring the same flavor to your own kitchen.

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Enjoy your meal!
— Moroccan Spicy Secrets