The Best Moroccan Meatballs Recipe: Spicy, Savory Comfort

Ingredients

• 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef or lamb
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 can (14 ounces / 400 grams) crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• Salt
• pepper
• 1/4 cup water