"Moroccan Meatball and Vegetable Ragout is serious meatball and vegetable goodness going on! Sure to spice up any night with tender spiced meatballs along with onions, bell peppers and eggplant blanketed in a zesty tomato-based sauce...."
INGREDIENTS
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SAUCE
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1 large eggplant, cubed
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1 tablespoon salt plus more for sauce
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1/4 cup olive oil, divided
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1 large onion, chopped
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1 large yellow or orange bell pepper, chopped
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1 large green bell pepper, chopped
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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2 teaspoons Hungarian paprika
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon ground coriander
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1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 can (14.5-ounce) beef broth
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1 can (15-ounce) diced tomatoes, undrained
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1 can (8-ounce) tomato sauce
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Freshly ground black pepper
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MEATBALLS
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon Hungarian paprika
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon ground coriander
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1 teaspoon salt
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Freshly ground black pepper
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1/2 cup panko
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1 large egg
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2 tablespoons water, broth or milk
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1/2 cup chopped cilantro, divided
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1 pound ground chuck
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1/4 cup chopped cilantro
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Cooked couscous or quinoa
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Yogurt