Spiced Moroccan Meatballs

Basic meatballs go global in this Moroccan-spiced dinner. Meatballs are flavored with warm spices like cinnamon, cumin, coriander and ginger, and then simmered in a homemade tomato sauce for an exotic-tasting dish that pairs perfectly with couscous or orzo.MORE+LESS-

Updated November 13, 2018

Make with

Progresso Breadcrumbs

Meatballs

1/4

cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs

1/4

cup chopped fresh cilantro

2

cloves garlic, finely chopped

1/2

teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2

teaspoon ground cumin

1/2

teaspoon ground coriander

1/2

teaspoon ground ginger

1

lb ground beef (at least 80% lean)

Sauce

1

medium onion, thinly sliced

3

cloves garlic, finely chopped

1

teaspoon ground turmeric

1/2

teaspoon ground cinnamon

1

cup Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)

1

can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire-roasted crushed tomatoes, undrained

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• 1

  In large bowl, mix bread crumbs, milk, egg, cilantro, 2 cloves garlic, the salt, pepper, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, the cumin, coriander and ginger. Add beef; mix just until combined.

• 2

  Shape beef mixture into 20 (1 1/2-inch) meatballs. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add meatballs; cook about 5 minutes, turning frequently, until browned. Remove meatballs from skillet. Add onion; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened. Add 3 cloves garlic, the turmeric and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; cook and stir 1 minute.

• 3

  Add broth and tomatoes. Heat to boiling; arrange meatballs in skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened and meatballs are thoroughly cooked (at least 160°F).

Expert Tips

• Serve these meatballs with couscous or buttered orzo for a well-rounded dinner.
• Chopped parsley adds a flavorful and pretty garnish.
• Do a pantry check with your spices; if the spices are over a year old, replace them.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories

340

Calories from Fat

160

% Daily Value

Total Fat

18g

28%

Saturated Fat

6g

30%

Trans Fat

1/2g

Cholesterol

115mg

39%

Sodium

910mg

38%

Potassium

600mg

17%

Total Carbohydrate

20g

7%

Dietary Fiber

2g

8%

Sugars

7g

Protein

24g

Vitamin A

4%

4%

Vitamin C

4%

4%

Calcium

6%

6%

Iron

25%

25%

Exchanges:

1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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