moroccan kefta tajine

Ingredients

• TOMATO SAUCE
• 1 can (28 oz.) san marzano whole tomatoes, crushed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2/3 cup white onions, finely diced
• 1/3 cup red peppers, finely diced
• 1/3 cup green peppers (substitute poblano), finely diced
• 4 large cloves garlic, pressed
• 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground himalayan sea salt, or to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns)
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste
• MEATBALLS
• 1/2 pound ground beef
• 1/2 pound ground lamb
• 1/3 cup white onions, finely chopped
• 1 large clove garlic, pressed
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh mint, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon mild paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon hot paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground himalayan sea salt, or to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns)
• TOPPING
• 4 large free-range eggs
• 1/2 tablespoon fresh chopped cilantro, for garnish
• 1/2 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley, for garnish