Moroccan Kofta Meatballs Recipe in Butter Sauce

Kofta usually made by meat. You can make these Moroccan meatballs from beef, lamb, turkey or a combination of meats. This is really a good recipe in Moroccan style. So lets try the recipe at your home..

Ingredients: 

• 1 lb. (about 1/2 kg) ground beef, lamb or turkey 
• 2 tablespoons very finely chopped onion 
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 
• 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon cumin 
• 3/4 teaspoon salt, or more to taste 
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper or cayenne pepper 

For the Sauce :

• 4 tablespoons butter 
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley and/or cilantro 
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice, or more to taste 
• 2 or 3 saffron threads, crumbled (optional)

Preparation: 

• Mix the ground meat with the onion, parsley, cilantro and spices. Knead the mixture well, and if time allows set the meat aside to allow the flavors to blend for a half hour (or longer in the fridge).

• Shape the kefta into small meatballs. These can be as tiny as marbles, but I usually make mine about 3/4 inch in diameter. 

• Melt the butter in a large saute pan or frying pan over medium heat and add the meatballs. Cook, stirring frequently, until the meatballs are browned on all sides. 

• Add the lemon juice, parsley and saffron to the pan. Continue cooking the meatballs for a few minutes longer while the sauce reduces to the the consistency of melted butter. Serve immediately.