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Zesty Moroccan-Style Beef Kefta Bowls

Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 4 · medium

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Zesty Moroccan-Style Beef Kefta Bowls

Spiced Moroccan-inspired beef meatballs served over fragrant basmati rice, roasted vegetables, and cooling cucumber-yogurt sauce. A family-friendly flavor adventure!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef, lean
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, optional, for spice
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 1 medium zucchini, cubed
  • 1 medium bell pepper, cubed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 small cucumber, grated
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp mint leaves, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, onion, garlic, paprika, cumin, cinnamon, cayenne (if using), and salt. Mix well and form into 1-inch meatballs.

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