Meatball Shakshuka Recipe
Meatball Shakshuka is a hearty dish made by simmeringmeatballs in a spiced tomato sauce with paprika, cumin, and garlic. Eggs arecracked into the sauce and cooked until set. Garnish with fresh parsley andserve hot with crusty bread. It’s a simple and delicious way to use leftovermeatballs!
Ingredients
- 12 cooked meatballs beef, chicken, or vegetarian
- 1 can 14 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes optional
- 4 large eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Sauté the Veggies: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet. Cook the onion and red bell pepper for 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add Spices and Sauce: Stir in paprika, cumin, and chili flakes. Add crushed tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add Meatballs: Place meatballs in the sauce. Simmer for 5 more minutes, spooning sauce over them.
- Cook the Eggs: Make 4 wells in the sauce. Crack an egg into each. Cover the skillet and cook on low until eggs are set (about 5-7 minutes).
- Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley. Serve hot with crusty bread.