Moroccan-Spiced Meatballs in Spicy Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds crushed
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 pinch saffron threads (optional)
• 1 can whole tomatoes
• 1 small onion grated
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup bread crumbs
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh coriander
• 1/4 cup finely chopped green olive
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 1/2 lb medium ground beef
• 1 1/2 lb lean ground beef