Moroccan Meatballs in Spicy Tomato Sauce

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs

1/4 cup dried currants

1/4 cup finely chopped onion

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef

1 large egg white

1/4 cup tomato paste

1 teaspoon fennel seeds

1 teaspoon grated orange rind

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper

1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, coarsely chopped

remaining ingredients

3 cups hot cooked couscous

chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Directions:

1. To prepare meatballs, combine first 9 ingredients in a bowl; shape meat mixture into 30 meatballs. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of meatballs to pan; cook 3 minutes or until browned, stirring frequently. Place browned meatballs in an electric slow cooker. Repeat procedure with remaining 15 meatballs.
2. To prepare sauce, combine tomato paste and next 7 ingredients (through tomatoes). Add to slow cooker, stirring gently to coat. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours. Serve over couscous. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

By RecipeOfHealth.com