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Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (20% fat)
- 1/3 cup coarsely grated onion
- 1/3 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 large egg, beaten to blend
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Stew
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 1/2 cups chopped onions
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/8 teaspoon saffron threads, crumbled
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice
- 1/4 cup golden raisins
- 2 cups 1/2-inch-thick carrot slices (cut on diagonal)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro plus additional for garnish
- 1 5-ounce package baby spinach leaves
- Couscous with Fresh Cilantro and Lemon Juice (click for recipe)
- Lemon wedges (for garnish)
Description
This Moroccan Stew Serves Tender Beef Meatballs Over Herbed Couscous.
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