Moroccan-Spiced Lamb Meatball Tagine with Apricot & Cilantro
Prep 15 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 4 · medium

Tender, aromatic lamb meatballs simmered in a warm, slightly sweet tomato-apricot sauce infused with cinnamon, cumin, and ginger. Served over fluffy couscous with fresh cilantro—a family-friendly North African adventure that feels exotic but tastes comforting!
Ingredients
- 1.25 lbs ground lamb, or ground beef if lamb unavailable
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs, panko or regular
- 1 whole egg, binds meatballs
- 0.5 medium onion, finely diced, hidden veggie in meatball
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 tsp ground cumin
- 0.75 tsp ground cinnamon, warm, sweet spice
- 0.5 tsp ground ginger
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil, for browning meatballs
- 1 can (14 oz) canned diced tomatoes
- 0.5 cup dried apricots, chopped, adds natural sweetness
- 0.75 cup low-sodium chicken broth


