It’s time to give your go-to egg shakshuka a tweak with this flavorful Meatball Shakshuka recipe! The beef meatballs, flavored with cumin, smoked paprika, and garlic, take the dish to the next level. This easy recipe is perfect for a comforting family dinner or entertaining your friends.
This one-pot recipe is ridiculously easy to make. Start with the sauce. First, cook the onions and bell peppers in a saucepan. Add the spices and salt and cook until fragrant. Then add in the crushed tomatoes and juices from the can. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook until it starts to thicken. Once the sauce thickens, gently add the meatballs. Place a lid on top and cook for 10 minutes on low heat. Then uncover and continue cooking for another 10 minutes. Garnish with fresh herbs and crumbled feta and serve with toasted bread or pitas for soaking up all that delicious sauce.
To make the Meatball Shakshuka, you will need the following ingredients:
In a large saucepan with a lid over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add in 2 sliced bell peppers and 1 thinly sliced onion and cook, stirring often, until the onions are almost caramelized, about 10 minutes.
Add in 2 teaspoons cumin, 2 teaspoons smoked paprika and ½ teaspoon salt and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Using your hands, crush 1 can tomatoes one at a time and add to the pepper and onion mixture, add in the remaining liquid from the can.
Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until it starts to thicken, about 15 minutes. Add salt as needed.
Meanwhile, combine 1 pound ground beef with 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 2 teaspoons cumin, ½ teaspoon salt, 2 minced garlic cloves, finely chopped cilantro, 2 eggs, and 1 cup breadcrumbs. Mix using your hands, being careful not to over mix.
Use your hands to shape meatballs roughly the size of a golf ball.
Gently place the meatballs into the sauce and bring back to a simmer. Cover the pan and cook on low heat for 10 minutes. Then uncover and continue cooking for another 10 minutes or until the meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165 °F on an instant-read thermometer.
Top the meatballs with feta and chopped fresh cilantro. Serve with toasted bread or pita bread for soaking up all the sauce.
Take your shakshuka to the next level with this delicious Meatball Shakshuka recipe! Flavorful meatballs cooked in a savory tomato sauce are perfect for a family night or for entertaining your friends. If you've made this recipe, please leave us a comment and rating to let us know how you liked it!
OMG, this Meatball Shakshuka is da bomb! Made it last nite for my fam and they devoured it. The cumin adds such a nice touch! Def my new go-to dish!
Deliciously comforting meal!
I am so excited about this Meatball Shakshuka recipe. It was such a hit at our dinner party last week. The flavors were amazing and it was super easy to make. Even my kids loved it, which is rare. Can't wait to make it again!
Wow! I tried this shakshuka after a long day, and it was a game changer. My friends loved it and so did I!
I recently made the Meatball Shakshuka for a family dinner and it was superb! The meatballs were so juicy and full of flavor. My kids are usually picky, but they couldn't get enough. It's easy to make and perfect for busy weeknights. I love how it brings everyone together around the table.
This Meatball Shakshuka blew me away! Remembered cooking with my grandma, so heartwarming!
Another delicious meatball recipe! Thanks for sharing!
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