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title: Kefta Tagine with Eggs
servings: 4
prep time: 20 minutes
cook time: 35 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/kefta-tagine-with-eggs
---

Gather @ground beef{500%g}, @ground cumin{2%tsp}, @ground cinnamon{}, @cayenne pepper{0.5%tsp}, @fresh parsley{4%tbsp}, @fresh cilantro{4%tbsp}, @crushed tomato{1%can} and @black pepper{}.

Knead the beef with the grated @onion{1.5}, half the cumin and @paprika{2%tsp}, the cinnamon, half the herbs, @salt{} and pepper, then roll into walnut-sized meatballs.

Soften the diced onion and @garlic{3%clove} in the @olive oil{3%tbsp}, then add the remaining cumin, paprika and the cayenne for 1 minute. ~{5%minutes}

Pour in the crushed tomatoes, season, and simmer 10 minutes until slightly thickened. ~{10%minutes}

Nestle the meatballs into the sauce, cover and simmer gently for 15 minutes, shaking the pan rather than stirring. ~{15%minutes}

Make four wells in the sauce and crack an @egg{4} into each; cover and cook 4–6 minutes until the whites are just set. ~{5%minutes}

Scatter with the remaining herbs and serve straight from the pot with bread for scooping.