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One Pan Moroccan Meatballs (with rice)

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One Pan Moroccan Meatballs (with rice) December 19, 2023 | Budget Friendly, Freezable Meals, Make-ahead Meals, Members only, Red meat I’m excited to bring a taste of Morocco to your kitchen with a recipe that’s not only a breeze to whip up but also a symphony of flavours: One Pan Moroccan Meatballs with Rice. Picture this – a delicious blend of spices, succulent meatballs, and perfectly cooked rice, all coming together in one pan for the ultimate simple meal. Now, we all appreciate a dish that’s as easy to make as it is delicious, and this Moroccan-inspired creation fits the bill. With just one pan, you can create a meal that transports you straight to the vibrant markets of Marrakech without breaking a sweat in the kitchen. Get ready for a feast that’s both easy on effort and big on taste! Serves 4 Prep 15 Cook 50 Rice 2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion/s – diced 3 clove/s garlic -minced 1 red capsicum/s – diced 1 zucchini/s – diced 6 clove/s garlic – minced Sea salt and black pepper – to taste 200 g basmati rice (1 cup) 375 ml chicken stock or bone broth (1½ cups) 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon Sauce 400 g diced tomatoes 1/4 cup currants 1/4 cup black olives 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon Meatballs 800 g beef or lamb mince 2 tbsp ras el hanout -or Moroccan Spice Mix Serve 1 lemon Make 8-9 meatballs Pre-heat the oven to 180 (fan-forced). In a Dutch oven or oven proof pan with a lid, add the olive oil and onion. Put the lid on (or cover tightly with foil if no lid) and cook in the oven for 10 minutes. Add the remainder of the rice ingredients, stir to combine and return to oven (covered) for another 20 minutes. While the rice mixture is cooking in the oven, make the meatballs. Combine the mince with the ras el hanout thoroughly. I use my hands to combine then squeeze into golf-ball sized balls. Set aside. Tip the diced tomatoes on top of the rice mixture and sprinkle over the currants, olives and cinnamon. Carefully place the meatballs on top of the rice mixture. Remember the edges of the pan will be hot! Cook for another 20 minutes, lid removed. Serve Squeeze the lemon over. With salad or vegetables Make-ahead Re-heat in a low oven until just hot. Store Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer. Variations Tomato-free Try our No (tomato) Sauce to replace the passata. Add Broccoli Feel free to add in broccoli (at the same time as the meatballs).

I’m excited to bring a taste of Morocco to your kitchen with a recipe that’s not only a breeze to whip up but also a beautiful combo of flavours: One Pan Moroccan beef or lamb Meatballs with Rice. Picture this – a delicious blend of spices, succulent meatballs, and perfectly cooked rice, all coming together…

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