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Moroccan Meatballs

Moroccan Meatballs Recipe for Instant Pot or Slow Cooker Recipe

Calories307 kcal
Carbohydrates15.4 g
Fat12.3 g
Protein33 g
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Natural Release 10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes

Ingredients

FOR THE MEATBALLS
  • 1 lb extra lean ground beef - (95/5)
  • 1 small onion - (very finely chopped)
  • 4 cloves garlic - (minced)
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • ½ tsp allspice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro - (finely chopped)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley - (finely chopped)
FOR THE SAUCE
  • 1 23 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1 small onion - (finely chopped)
  • ½ cup pitted green olives - (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 2 cloves garlic - (minced)
  • 1 tsp tumeric
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Using your hands, combine all the ingredients for the meatballs. Then form about 24 meatballs, gently with your hands.

FOR THE INSTANT POT

  • Set to Saute. When hot, mist lightly with oil. Add in the onions (from the sauce ingredients), and saute about 3-4 minutes.
  • Stir in the remaining sauce ingredients, and mix well.
  • Place the meatballs into the sauce, cover, and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes. Allow to naturally release for another 10 minutes.

FOR SLOW COOKER

  • Add all ingredients for the sauce into the slow cooker, and stir well to combine.
  • Place the meatballs into the sauce, cover, and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
  • Serve meatballs and sauce on top of rice, pasta, or cauliflower rice.

Notes

  • The entire recipe makes 4 servings
  • The serving size is 6 meatballs

Nutrition

Calories: 307 kcal (15%)Carbohydrates: 15.4 g (5%)Protein: 33 g (66%)Fat: 12.3 g (19%)Saturated Fat: 4.3 g (27%)Cholesterol: 86 mg (29%)Sodium: 712 mg (31%)Potassium: 949 mg (27%)Fiber: 3.5 g (15%)Sugar: 6.4 g (7%)Calcium: 50 mg (5%)Iron: 5.2 mg (29%)