Moroccan Kefta and Eggs Tagine

Spiced beef kefta meatballs simmered in tomato sauce with eggs poached right in the pan.
40 min total · Medium · Makes 4 servings
Nutrition per serving
Serving size: 1 serving (about 270 g)
Estimated nutrition per serving. Values are approximate and vary with ingredients, brands, quantities and preparation. Net carbs = total carbs minus fiber minus erythritol. Other sugar alcohols are not subtracted. This is a labeling convention, not a measure of your blood sugar or insulin response.
4 servings: 18 g net carbs and 1812 calories for the whole recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tbsp grated onion
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups crushed tomatoes
- 4 large eggs
- salt and black pepper, to taste
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Steps
- 1
Mix the beef, onion, parsley, cilantro, cumin, half the paprika, salt, and pepper. Shape into small meatballs.
- 2
Sear the meatballs in the oil in a wide skillet until browned. Add the garlic.
- 3
Pour in the tomatoes with the remaining paprika and simmer, covered.
- 4
Make wells in the sauce, crack in the eggs, cover, and cook until the whites are set.
- 5
Serve straight from the pan.
Tips
- Cook the eggs a little longer if you prefer firm yolks.
- Serve with sliced cucumber or a green salad.
Nutrition per serving
Serving size: 1 serving (about 270 g)
| Calories | 453 |
| Protein | 27.4 g |
| Fat | 34.9 g |
| Total carbs | 6.7 g |
| Fiber | 2.2 g |
| Net carbs | 4.5 g |
| Sodium | 270 mg |
| Saturated fat | 11.4 g |
Estimated nutrition per serving. Values are approximate and vary with ingredients, brands, quantities and preparation. Net carbs = total carbs minus fiber minus erythritol. Other sugar alcohols are not subtracted. This is a labeling convention, not a measure of your blood sugar or insulin response. Sodium counts the ingredients listed, not salt added to taste.
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