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Kefta Tagine with Eggs (Kefta Mkaouara)

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8/10

Spiced beef meatballs simmered in a cumin-paprika tomato sauce with eggs cracked on top, served with bread.

Beef Stew & Braise Home Cook Friendly N Nut-Free G Gluten-Free

Why It Works

The meatballs poach gently in the tomato sauce, staying tender. Cracking eggs into the hot sauce at the end creates a presentation similar to shakshuka but with meat.

Key Ingredients

ground beef onion cumin paprika tomatoes eggs cilantro parsley

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