Slowcooker Moroccan Meatballs in Spicy Tomato Sauce (no couscous)

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 247.8
  • Total Fat: 8.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 65.0 mg
  • Sodium: 347.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 20.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.8 g
  • Protein: 26.7 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Slowcooker Moroccan Meatballs in Spicy Tomato Sauce (no couscous) calories by ingredient


Introduction

Sweet and savory seasoned meatballs simmer in an aromatic tomato sauce for a Mediterranean-style dinner. Use kitchen shears to coarsely chop the tomatoes while they are still in the can. You can shape the meatballs in advance and store them in the freezer to save time. The rest of the recipe is best prepared and cooked the same day. Sweet and savory seasoned meatballs simmer in an aromatic tomato sauce for a Mediterranean-style dinner. Use kitchen shears to coarsely chop the tomatoes while they are still in the can. You can shape the meatballs in advance and store them in the freezer to save time. The rest of the recipe is best prepared and cooked the same day.
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    Meatballs:
    1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
    1/4 cup dried currants
    1/4 cup finely chopped onion
    1/2 tsp salt
    1/2 tsp ground cumin
    1/2 tsp dried oregano
    1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
    1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
    1 large egg white
    Extra Virgin Olive Oil Spray

    Sauce:
    1/4 cup tomato paste
    1 tsp fennel seeds
    1 tsp grated orange rind
    1/2 tsp teaspoon ground cumin
    1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
    1/4 tsp salt
    1/4 tsp ground red pepper
    1 (28-oz) can whole tomatoes, coarsely chopped

    Remaining Ingredients:
    3 cups hot cooked couscous
    Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Directions

1. To prepare meatballs, combine first 9 ingredients in a bowl; shape meat mixture into 30 meatballs. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add half of meatballs to pan; cook 3 minutes or until browned, stirring frequently. Place browned meatballs in an electric slow cooker. Coat pan with cooking spray; repeat procedure with remaining 15 meatballs.

2. To prepare sauce, combine tomato paste and next 7 ingredients. Add to slow cooker; stir gently to coat. Cover and cook on LOW 6 hours. Serve over couscous. Garnish with cilantro, if desired. Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 5 meatballs, 1 cup sauce, and 1/2 cup couscous).

Serving Size: 6 servings (5 meatballs, 1 cup sauce, and 1/2 cup couscous)

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JT58612.