Moroccan Wagyu Beef Meatball Soup Recipes

MOROCCAN MEATBALLS

Steps:

• For the sauce: Mix together the tomato sauce, cilantro, cumin, harissa, paprika and cinnamon.
• For the meatballs: Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F. Soak the bread in just enough water to cover for 1 minute. Pour into a colander and let sit for 10 minutes. Squeeze all the excess water out.
• Meanwhile, gently cook the onions and garlic until translucent. Let cool, then transfer to a bowl. Add the chuck, pork, cilantro, parsley, cumin, paprika, pepper, salt, chile powder, ginger and eggs and mix thoroughly.
• Portion and shape the mixture into 3 1/2-ounce balls. Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large saute pan and brown the meatballs on all sides.
• Transfer to a large baking dish, cover with the meatball sauce and wrap with aluminum foil. Braise the meatballs in the oven until cooked through but not dry, 20 minutes.
• Let cool slightly, then serve.

MOROCCAN MEATBALL SOUP

Steps:

• Pulse 1 cup cilantro with the scallions in a mini food processor to make a coarse puree. Transfer half of the mixture to a large bowl and add the ground beef, egg, 1 tablespoon harissa, 1/2 teaspoon cumin and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix with your hands until just combined. Form into twenty 1-inch meatballs.
• Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the carrots and cook, stirring, until they start browning, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining cilantro puree, 1 tablespoon harissa and 1 teaspoon cumin; cook until sizzling, about 1 minute. Stir in the chicken broth and 2 cups water; bring to a simmer and cook 2 minutes. Gently drop in the meatballs and simmer until almost cooked through, 7 to 8 minutes.
• Add the spinach and couscous to the soup and cook until the couscous is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining 1/2 cup cilantro and season with salt. Sprinkle with more cumin before serving.

MOROCCAN-SPICED VEGETABLE BEEF SOUP

Steps:

• To make the soup, heat the oil in a large pot over low heat. Add the coriander, cumin and mustard and cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds. Add the broth, raise heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Reheat before serving and add salt and pepper to taste.
• To make the carrots, preheat the oven to 425 degrees. In a shallow baking pan, toss the shallots and carrots with 3 tablespoons butter, salt and pepper and roast, stirring occasionally, until the shallots are soft and the carrots are browned and tender, about 40 minutes. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, place potatoes in a saucepan with 1/2 teaspoon salt, cover with cold water. Boil until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain and toss with 1 tablespoon butter, cilantro, 1 teaspoon of salt and pepper. Set aside.
• In a small bowl, mix together the yogurt, mustard, cumin, cayenne and salt. Place the reserved meat, the carrots, the potatoes and the yogurt in separate bowls. Garnish the yogurt with cilantro. Ladle the soup into 6 bowls. Serve, passing the condiments separately.

MOROCCAN WAGYU BEEF MEATBALL SOUP

Steps:

• PREPARING THE FULLBLOOD WAGYU BEEF MEATBALLS: Preheat the oven to 450°F.In the blender, combine the chopped cilantro, minced green onion, 1/2 of a minced yellow onion, smashed garlic, and water. Blend until pureed. This is your cilantro puree. Place the Fullblood Wagyu ground beef in a large bowl.Pour half of the cilantro puree over the ground beef (in the bowl). Reserve the remaining cilantro puree. Add the egg, panko bread crumbs, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, kosher salt, black pepper, and 2 tablespoons Harissa paste to the bowl with the beef. Mix with your hands until the mixture is combined. Form the Wagyu beef mixture into 1 inch meatballs. Place the meatballs on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Leave 1 inch of space between the meatballs. Place the Wagyu beef meatballs in the oven, and cook for 10 minutes. Pull the cooked meatballs from the oven, and reserve.
• PREPARING THE SOUP: Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, and add in the grapeseed oil. Once hot, add in the peeled and cut carrots and minced yellow onion. Saute for 4-5 minutes or until you see carameliza-tion. Lower the heat to medium, and add in the remaining cilantro puree and 2 tablespoons of Harissa paste. Cook for 3 min-utes while stirring constantly. Then, add in the chicken stock and 1 teaspoon of ground cumin. Bring to a simmer. Once at a simmer, add in the baby spinach and couscous. Cook for 7 minutes.
• FINAL STEPS: Add the cooked Wagyu beef meatballs to the Dutch oven.Add the red wine vinegar to the soup as well. Season the soup to taste with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve, and enjoy!

MOROCCAN MEATBALL SOUP WITH SWEET POTATO

Steps:

• In a medium pot, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium. Add onion and cook until softened, 8 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Add garlic, cumin, and cinnamon and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Transfer mixture to a medium bowl and add beef. Using your hands, gently combine (do not overmix), then form beef mixture into 1-inch balls.
• Add remaining 2 teaspoons oil to pot and heat over medium-high. Add sweet potatoes and carrots and cook until bright orange, 5 minutes. Add tomato paste and stir to coat. Add broth and bring to a simmer; cook until vegetables are just tender, about 5 minutes. Add meatballs and simmer until cooked through, 12 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro to serve.

MOROCCAN BEEF MEATBALL TAGINE

Steps:

• For meatballs:
• Line large rimmed baking sheet with plastic wrap. Gently mix all ingredients in large bowl. Using moistened hands and scant 2 tablespoonfuls for each, roll meat mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs. Arrange meatballs on sheet.
• For stew:
• Heat oil in heavy large ovenproof pot over medium heat. Add onions; sauté about 15 minutes. Add garlic, cinnamon, turmeric, and saffron; stir 2 minutes. Add broth, tomatoes with juice, and raisins.
• Preheat oven to 350°F. Bring stew to simmer. Stir in carrots. Carefully add meatballs to stew; gently press into liquid to submerge. Sprinkle 1/4 cup cilantro over. Cover pot; place in oven. Bake until meatballs are cooked through and carrots are tender, about 35 minutes. Sprinkle spinach over stew. Cover and bake until spinach wilts, about 5 minutes longer. Gently stir to mix in spinach, being careful not to break meatballs. Remove cinnamon sticks. Season tagine with salt and pepper. Spoon couscous into bowls; top with tagine. Garnish with cilantro and lemons.
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