Kefta Tagine with Amazigh Marinade: The Authentic Express Recipe
Discover the Amazigh marinade, a culinary treasure that transforms your kefta tagine into an unforgettable feast. With its sweet notes of paprika and cumin, it brings warmth and comfort, celebrating the richness of a millennial heritage.
🥩 Ingredients (4 servings)
- ✔ 500 g ground meat (beef or lamb)
- ✨ 2 tbsp Képices Amazigh marinade (1 for the meat, 1 for the sauce)
- 🍅 1 can crushed tomatoes (400g) + 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 🌿 Salt, pepper, and fresh cilantro
👨🍳 Preparation (≈ 30 min)
- Season: Mix the meat with 1 tbsp Amazigh marinade, salt, and pepper. Form into nice meatballs.
- The sauce: In a tagine or pan, simmer the tomatoes, tomato paste, and the second spoon of Amazigh marinade.
- Cooking: Add the meatballs to the sauce and let cook for about 20 minutes over low heat.
- Finish: Sprinkle with fresh cilantro just before serving.
🔥 Key steps
Fragrant Sauce
Simmer gently to concentrate the aromas.
Spiced Kefta
Tender meatballs infused with spices.
Sharing
Enjoy with good artisanal bread or couscous.
Amazigh Marinade
The secret to an authentic tagine in a flash. Sweet paprika, cumin, and Berber heritage in one jar.
Discover the marinade💡 Kaoutar's secret
For even tastier kefta, let the meat marinate for 30 minutes in the fridge before forming the meatballs. This allows the spices from the Amazigh marinade to penetrate the heart of the meat.
❓ Your Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, beef, lamb, or even a plant-based alternative (crushed chickpeas) pair perfectly with these spices.
Absolutely. You can marinate the meatballs 24 hours in advance. Reheated tagine is often even better!