Beef Kefta Tagine with Eggs
Spiced beef meatballs simmered in tomato sauce with eggs baked on top, ready to mop up with bread.
- Time50 min
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £1.66 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the beef, half the onion, the herbs, half the cumin, half the paprika, the cinnamon, pepper and salt in a bowl. Roll into 20 small balls.
- 2
Heat the oil in a wide, lidded frying pan. Cook the rest of the onion and the garlic for 5 minutes until soft.
5 min - 3
Add the remaining cumin and paprika, the ginger, tomatoes and water. Simmer for 10 minutes until the sauce is thick.
10 min - 4
Slide in the meatballs, cover and cook gently for 15 minutes, turning once.
15 min - 5
Make four small dips among the meatballs and crack in the eggs. Cover and cook for 5 minutes until the whites are set and the yolks are still soft.
5 min - 6
Scatter with extra coriander and serve straight from the pan.
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