This classic Moroccan tagine, Kefta Mkaouara, has both spiced meatballs and eggs cooked in a zesty tomato base. Recipe by Christine Benlafquih from Taste of Maroc. Mix 450g (1 lb) of minced beef with a finely chopped onion, 3 tablespoons each of finely chopped parsley and coriander (cilantro), 1 teaspoon each of paprika, ground cumin and salt…… Continue reading meatball tagine
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beef kofta curry + fried eggplant
Here’s a classic Pakistani-style kofta curry. Easy to make and utterly delicious! First make the kofta (meatballs). In a food processor pulse 1 small roughly chopped onion, 1 roughly chopped green chilli and a packed ¼ of cup of coriander (cilantro) leaves and stems until the onions are just chopped but not liquified. Add 450g (1 lb) of minced…… Continue reading beef kofta curry + fried eggplant
albondigas
These juicy Mexican beef and pork albondigas (meatballs) are enhanced by a smoky and fiery chipotle sauce. For the chipotle sauce put 1 litre (35 fl oz) of tomato passata (sauce) into a saucepan with ½ a cup of canned chipotles in adobo sauce (available from Mexican food stores), 2 teaspoons of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, ½ a…… Continue reading albondigas
koftas with tahini sauce
Thanks to Yotam Ottolenghi again for these delicious morsels! In a bowl mix 400g (14 oz) each of freshly minced lamb and beef, 1 small finely diced onion, 2 large minced cloves of garlic, 50g (1¾ oz) of roughly chopped toasted pine nuts (save some whole ones for later), 30g (1 oz) of finely chopped…… Continue reading koftas with tahini sauce
meatballs with broad beans
This recipe comes from Yotam Ottolenghi’s wonderful cookbook Jerusalem. In a large bowl mix 300g (10½ oz) of beef mince, 150g (5¼ oz) of lamb mince, a finely chopped onion, 120g (4¼ oz) of breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons each of finely chopped parsley, mint, dill and coriander (chop some extra for garnish), 2 crushed cloves of garlic, I tablespoon…… Continue reading meatballs with broad beans
meatloaf + barbecue sauce
A simple meat loaf with a wonderfully complex barbecue sauce. Thank you Matt Preston. Preheat the oven to 180℃ (350℉). Into a large bowl place 500g (1 lb 1½ oz ) each of beef mince and good pork sausages ( casings removed ), 1 finely chopped red onion, 3 finely diced cloves of garlic, 125g ( 4½ oz )…… Continue reading meatloaf + barbecue sauce
koftas + harissa + fragrant couscous
These beef and lamb koftas are simple to make and taste great cooked on a BBQ. Combine lamb mince with double the amount of beef mince. Add crushed garlic, cumin powder, mild paprika, parsley, a handful of breadcrumbs and salt and pepper to taste. Shape into long meatballs and cook over medium heat until just cooked…… Continue reading koftas + harissa + fragrant couscous
two bean chilli con carne
This is not only a meal in one pot but takes chilli con carne to a new level. Especially good made a day ahead. Begin by frying a large chopped onion in some oil until it wilts then add a few finely diced cloves of garlic and a finely diced hot red chilli. Next a…… Continue reading two bean chilli con carne
cottage pie
This pie, made with minced beef, might also be described as stockman’s pie. Use lamb and it becomes a shepherd’s pie. Start by cooking the minced beef (600gm) with ½ a teaspoon of salt in a dry hot pan, breaking it up as it cooks and allowing all the moisture to come out. When the liquid…… Continue reading cottage pie
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