Moroccan-Style Tagine with Kofta – Recipe for Moroccan Kofta Tagine

Moroccan-Style Tagine with Kofta – Recipe for Moroccan Kofta Tagine

The Moroccan-style kofta tagine is one of the most delicious dishes in Moroccan cuisine. Known for its high nutritional value and ease of preparation, this dish takes approximately 90 minutes to prepare and cook. Here’s a recipe that serves four people. We hope you enjoy this traditional Moroccan dish!

Ingredients for Moroccan Kofta Tagine:

 

For the Sauce:

• 1 kg of tomatoes, diced
• 1 medium-sized onion, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons of cumin
• Salt (to taste)
• 3 tablespoons of chopped parsley
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• ¼ cup of olive oil

For the Kofta:

• 700 grams of ground meat
• 1 medium-sized onion, finely chopped
• ½ cup of chopped parsley
• 1 teaspoon of paprika
• 1 teaspoon of salt

Additional Ingredients:

• 1 egg

Instructions for Preparing Moroccan Kofta Tagine:

Preparing the Sauce:

1. In a suitable pot over medium heat, add the chopped onions and diced tomatoes. Cover the pot and let the ingredients cook for about 5 minutes.

2. Add salt, chopped parsley, minced garlic, cumin, and olive oil to the pot. Cover again and let the mixture simmer over low heat for another 10 minutes.

Preparing the Kofta:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground meat, chopped parsley, chopped onion, paprika, and salt. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well blended, then divide the mixture into eight equal-sized balls.

2. Add the kofta balls to the simmering sauce. Pour in ¼ cup of drinking water, cover the pot, and let everything cook on low heat.

3. After about 40 minutes, crack an egg over the kofta balls, then cover the pot again and cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Once the kofta tagine is fully cooked, remove it from the heat and transfer it to a serving dish. Serve it hot to family or guests and enjoy its delightful Moroccan flavor. Bon appétit!