Moroccan Beef Meatball Tagine Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (20% fat)
• 1/3 cup coarsely grated onion
• 1/3 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)*
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 large egg, beaten to blend
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 1/2 cups chopped onions
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1/8 teaspoon saffron threads, crumbled
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice
• 1/4 cup golden raisins
• 2 cups 1/2-inch-thick carrot slices (cut on diagonal)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro plus additional for garnish
• 1 5-ounce package baby spinach leaves
• Couscous with Fresh Cilantro and Lemon Juice
• Lemon wedges (for garnish)