Recipe Tajine with beef meatballs and Chili & Garlic

• 1kg of beef
• 3 large onions
• 4 cloves of garlic
• 6 to 8 eggs
• 1kg of tomatoes & a bit of tomato paste if needed
• Green peppers (optional) 
• Spices: Paprika, Chili, Cumin, Ground Ginger
• 2 bouquets of parsley
• 1 bunch of coriander
• Olive oil, salt
• 1 stick of Chili & Garlic seasoning

The meatballs:
- In a blender, chop the beef with 2 onions, 2 cloves of garlic, parsley, and coriander.
- Once everything is chopped, add 1 tablespoon of paprika, 1/2 teaspoon of chili, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1/2 teaspoon of ginger, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
- Knead by hand and let marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes. 
- Make small meatballs by rolling them between the palms of your hands slightly moistened with water.

You can also buy ground meat already spiced by your butcher, then it’s up to you to make the meatballs ;)

To be cooked in a tajine dish, or a round dish suitable for the stove. Otherwise, in a large saucepan or casserole, and finish the recipe in a round dish or tajine dish. 

1. In the dish of your choice, sauté 1 onion and 2 cloves of garlic chopped in 5 tablespoons of olive oil.
2. Sauté 1kg of peeled, seeded, and diced tomatoes.
3. Add 2 green bell peppers, seeded and coarsely chopped (optional).
4. Add 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1 teaspoon of cumin, and 1 bunch of chopped parsley.
5. Add 1/2 glass of water.
6. If needed, add a bit of tomato paste to thicken the sauce.
7. Let simmer for half an hour.
8. Check the seasoning and adjust if necessary (add cumin, salt, or paprika).
9. Add the meatballs which will cook over low heat for 15 minutes without a lid.
10. Evenly distribute the meatballs in a tajine dish or a round dish suitable for the stove.
11. Break one by one, 6 to 8 eggs that will be placed around the edges of the dish. They cook in a few minutes.
12. Serve the dish, and add some shavings of Seasonings to slice Chili and garlic to your liking.

Enjoy your meal!