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Moroccan Shakshuka

Moroccan Shakshuka with Kefta: Comfort in Every Bite

Moroccan Shakshuka, a comforting dish featuring spiced tomato sauce and kefta, is perfect for chilly evenings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Moroccan
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 large Red Bell Pepper Substitute with a yellow or orange bell pepper for a different flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Grapeseed or Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Used for sautéing the onions.
  • 1 medium Red Onion Finely diced; yellow onion can be used in a pinch.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced; fresh garlic is preferred.
  • 28 ounces Diced Canned Tomatoes Preferably San Marzano.
  • ½ cup Carrot Juice Use vegetable broth for a lower-sugar option.
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Thyme Leaves Dried thyme can substitute; use half the amount.
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Sweet Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • ½ teaspoon Ground White Pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Substitute with ras el hanout for an authentic taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Minced Preserved Lemon Can substitute with lemon juice.
For the Kefta
  • 1 pound Ground Lamb and Beef Substitute with ground chicken or turkey for a lighter option.
  • ½ cup Chopped Parsley and Cilantro Plus extra for garnish.
  • 4 large Egg Yolks Whole eggs can be used for a firmer texture.

Equipment

  • skillet
  • baking sheet
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Roast the large red bell pepper over an open flame or under the broiler for about 8–12 minutes until the skin is blistered. Cool, peel, seed, and chop the pepper into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a large skillet, heat grapeseed or extra-virgin olive oil over medium-high heat. Sauté the finely diced red onion until golden brown, about 7–12 minutes. Add minced garlic and chopped roasted red pepper, cooking for an additional 2 minutes. Stir in diced tomatoes, carrot juice, fresh thyme, kosher salt, and spices. Let simmer for 40 minutes to 1 hour.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine ground lamb and beef with chopped parsley, chopped cilantro, oil, spices, onion, and egg. Form the mixture into 1½-inch meatballs, then broil for 3–5 minutes until nicely browned.
  4. Gently stir preserved lemon into the sauce before adding the kefta. Let them simmer together for another 10–15 minutes.
  5. Make small wells in the sauce and gently slip in the egg yolks. Cover the skillet and heat until the yolks are warmed through, about 2–4 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve with warm flatbread or pita for dipping. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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