Moroccan Beef Meatballs with Couscous
Ingredients
· 500g beef mince
· 1 small onion
· ½ cup breadcrumbs
· 1 egg
· 2 cloves garlic, crushed
· 1 bunch fresh coriander
· 2 tsp smoked paprika
· 2 tsp coriander powder
· 700g tomato passata
· Salt and pepper to taste
· 1.5 cups/250g couscous
Instructions
01. Place beef mince, spices, finely chopped onion, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic and ½ bunch of coriander in a bowl. Mix well with your hands. Measure out 1 tablespoon, then roll into balls.
02. Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook until brown all over for about 8-10 minutes.
03. Add tomato Passata and simmer for another 10 minutes.
04. For the couscous add into a bowl and pour over 1.5 cups of boiling water. Cover with a plate for 5 minutes, then fluff up with a fork.
05. Serve meatballs with couscous. Serves 4.
Dietitian top tips: Use wholemeal couscous for extra fibre. Meatballs can be frozen in portions.