Kefta and Egg Tajine
Let me share a family secret! This vibrant, bubbling skillet is the ultimate communal comfort food. Rooted in our deep Andalusian heritage, this dish transforms simple ground beef into a heavily spiced, aromatic centerpiece. Rich, zesty tomato sauce simmers down to a thick jam, cradling tender meatballs and perfectly poached eggs. Grab some crusty bread and dig right in.
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Ingredients
- 500g Ground Beef or Lamb
- 4 Ripe Tomatoes, grated
- 4 Fresh Eggs
- 1 tbsp Ground Cumin
- 1 tbsp Sweet Paprika
- A massive bouquet of fresh Coriander and Parsley, minced
- 2 Cloves of fresh Garlic, minced
- Olive oil
- 1 tsp Salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
Step-by-Step Instructions
What is the secret to a perfect Kefta Tajine?
Do not skimp on the fresh herbs. Vigorously knead your ground beef with half of your minced coriander, parsley, cumin, and paprika. Roll them into bite-sized meatballs.
In a wide clay tajine or heavy skillet, heat olive oil and sauté the grated tomatoes and garlic. Let it reduce into a thick, bubbling, jam-like sauce.
Gently drop the spiced meatballs into the rich tomato sauce. Cover and let them simmer until cooked through and tender.
Make small wells in the sauce and crack the fresh eggs directly into the bubbling tajine. Cover just until the egg whites are set but the yolks remain runny.
Finish with a final sprinkle of fresh herbs and serve piping hot straight from the stove.
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