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37 INGREDIENTS 16 STEPS 1hr 15min

Meatball Shakshuka with Spicy Zhoug

4.5
8 Ratings
A delicious variation on Shakshuka with rich Wagyu Meatballs and spicy chili sauce (Zhoug). Don't skimp on the toppings! Don't be intimidated with the ingredients list, most of them are your pantry staples.
Meatball Shakshuka with Spicy Zhoug Recipe | SideChef
A delicious variation on Shakshuka with rich Wagyu Meatballs and spicy chili sauce (Zhoug). Don't skimp on the toppings! Don't be intimidated with the ingredients list, most of them are your pantry staples.
La Jefa at the SideChef Kitchen Studio. Culinary Producer by day, striving to attain a “balanced” lifestyle by night. Favourite Foods: Cheese, Pesto, Dark Chocolate and Steak.
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La Jefa at the SideChef Kitchen Studio. Culinary Producer by day, striving to attain a “balanced” lifestyle by night. Favourite Foods: Cheese, Pesto, Dark Chocolate and Steak.
http://instagram.com/whitneylofts
1hr 15min
Total Time
$20.04
Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
2
US / METRIC

Spiced Tomato Sauce

1/4 cup
1 Tbsp
1 Tbsp
Ground Cumin
1 Tbsp
Ground Coriander
1
Medium Onion
1
Large Green Chili Pepper
3 cloves
2 cans
(400 g)
Cherry Tomatoes
to taste

Meatballs

1/2
Medium Onion , peeled
1 tsp
Ground Fennel
1/2 Tbsp
Ground Cumin
14 oz
Wagyu Ground Beef
1
Egg , beaten
4 cloves
1 Tbsp
Breadcrumbs
1 Tbsp
1 pinch
to taste
as needed
Vegetable Oil
for frying

Zhoug

6 1/4 cups
3
Large Green Chili Pepper
3 cloves
Garlic , minced
1 tsp
Ground Cumin
3 Tbsp
White Wine Vinegar
1/4 cup
1/2 cup
Water
1 tsp

Toppings

to taste
Goat Cheese
to taste
Za'atar
(optional)
to taste
Plain Greek Yogurt
(optional)
to taste
Bread , toasted
for dipping
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Nutrition Per Serving

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CALORIES
1410
FAT
106.1 g
PROTEIN
61.2 g
CARBS
51.2 g

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1
Line up 3 bowls for easy prep of ingredients, adding them to each as you go. Finely dice Green Chili Pepper (1) for the tomato sauce. Roughly chop Green Chili Pepper (3) for the Zhoug. Place into their respective bowls.
Step 2
Finely dice the Garlic (3 cloves) for the tomato sauce, the Garlic (4 cloves) for the meatballs, and the Garlic (3 cloves) for the zhoug. Place them into their respective bowls. Then, finely chop the Onion (1) for the tomato sauce and the Onion (1/2) for the meatballs. Add them to the bowls as well.
Step 3
To make the meatballs, heat roughly 4 Tbsp of Vegetable Oil (as needed) over medium heat in a non-stick frying pan. Once hot, sauté the onions and garlic from the meatball bowl until translucent and sweet.
Step 4
Add the Ground Fennel (1 tsp) , Ground Cumin (1/2 Tbsp) , and Ground Black Pepper (1/2 Tbsp) and garlic. Toast for a minute until fragrant, then remove the pan from heat and set aside to cool.
Step 5
To a large mixing bowl, add Wagyu Ground Beef (14 oz) and the spiced onion mix, Breadcrumbs (1 Tbsp) , Milk (1 Tbsp) , and Egg (1) . Combine together but don’t overmix.
Step 6
Make golf ball-sized meatballs and refrigerate.
Step 7
To make the zhoug, add the diced green chili and garlic from the bowl, Fresh Cilantro (6 1/4 cups) , Ground Cumin (1 tsp) , White Wine Vinegar (3 Tbsp) , Granulated Sugar (1/2 tsp) , Water (1/2 cup) , and Salt (1 tsp) into the food processor and blend. Pour in the Olive Oil (1/4 cup) gradually to emulsify. Chill in the fridge until ready to serve.
Step 8
Time to fry the meatballs. Place a large frying pan on medium-high heat with 2-3 Tbsp Vegetable Oil (to taste) . Dust meatballs in All-Purpose Flour (to taste) and sprinkle liberally with Salt (1 pinch) while you wait for the pan to come to temperature.
Step 9
Sear meatballs on all sides for 3 minutes before removing from heat. They will continue to cook in the tomato base later.
Step 10
Time to make the tomato sauce. In a non-stick frying pan, heat Olive Oil (1/4 cup) over medium heat. Bloom the Paprika (1 Tbsp) , Ground Cumin (1 Tbsp) , and Ground Coriander (1 Tbsp) for 1 minute.
Step 11
Add the bowl of onions, garlic, and green chilli, plus Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste) . Sweat for 10 minutes.
Step 12
Add the Cherry Tomatoes (2 cans) and simmer on low for 15 minutes.
Step 13
Add the par-cooked meatballs back into the sauce and simmer for another 5 minutes.
Step 14
Make wells in between the balls and add Eggs (4) into each crevice. Cover and steam for 3 minutes, until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny.
Step 15
Finish with a sprinkle of Za'atar (to taste) , Goat Cheese (to taste) , and/or Plain Greek Yogurt (to taste) if desired. Garnish with lashings of Zhoug and Fresh Cilantro (to taste) .
Step 16
Serve immediately, with pieces of toasted Bread (to taste) for dipping. This makes a great brunch meal for sharing!

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Nutrition Per Serving
Calories
1410
% Daily Value*
Fat
106.1 g
136%
Saturated Fat
26.1 g
131%
Trans Fat
0.0 g
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Cholesterol
598.4 mg
199%
Carbohydrates
51.2 g
19%
Fiber
12.3 g
44%
Sugars
25.0 g
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Protein
61.2 g
122%
Sodium
1796.2 mg
78%
Vitamin D
2.5 µg
12%
Calcium
317.7 mg
24%
Iron
12.9 mg
72%
Potassium
829.4 mg
18%
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