eCook Meal
North African Beef Meatballs
with saffron pearled couscous, a tomato passata sauce & golden sultanas
Get ready to embark on a journey of bold flavours! Our juicy beef meatballs are paired with a savoury tomato passata sauce infused with aromatic spices. The fragrant & slightly sweet saffron couscous adds a luscious texture to the dish and creates the perfect base for the tender meatballs. Garnished with a sprinkle of fresh coriander to elevate all those complex & yummy flavours.
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
GOLDEN PEARLS
Place the rinsed couscous in a pot with the golden water and 200ml of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until al dente, 10-15 minutes. Drain and toss through the sultanas, ½ the chopped coriander, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning. Cover.
ALL THE AROMATICS
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the diced Carrot and ¾ of the diced onion. Fry until starting to soften, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the grated garlic and the NOMU rub. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Add the tomato passata, the cinnamon stick, and 100ml of water. Simmer until slightly reduced and thickened, 5-6 minutes. Season with a sweetener, salt, and pepper. Don’t forget to remove the cinnamon stick!
NICE TO MEAT YOU
While the sauce is simmering, place the mince, the remaining Onion (to taste), and seasoning in a bowl. Mix until combined and form into 4-5 meatballs.
SMELLS SO GOOD…
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the meatballs and fry until browned and cooked through, 4-5 minutes (shifting as they colour).
BON VOYAGE!
Plate up the golden couscous. Serve with the tomato sauce topped with the meatballs. Sprinkle over the remaining coriander. Enjoy, Chef!
GOLDEN PEARLS
Place the rinsed couscous in a pot with the golden water and 400ml of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until al dente, 10-15 minutes. Drain and toss through the sultanas, ½ the chopped coriander, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning. Cover.
ALL THE AROMATICS
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the diced Carrot and ¾ of the diced onion. Fry until starting to soften, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the grated garlic and the NOMU rub. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Add the tomato passata, the cinnamon sticks, and 200ml of water. Simmer until slightly reduced and thickened, 5-6 minutes. Season with a sweetener, salt, and pepper. Don’t forget to remove the cinnamon sticks!
NICE TO MEAT YOU
While the sauce is simmering, place the mince, the remaining Onion (to taste), and seasoning in a bowl. Mix until combined and form into 4-5 meatballs per portion.
SMELLS SO GOOD…
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the meatballs and fry until browned and cooked through, 4-5 minutes (shifting as they colour).
BON VOYAGE!
Plate up the golden couscous. Serve with the tomato sauce topped with the meatballs. Sprinkle over the remaining coriander. Enjoy, Chef!
GOLDEN PEARLS
Place the rinsed couscous in a pot with the golden water and 600ml of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until al dente, 10-15 minutes. Drain and toss through the sultanas, ½ the chopped coriander, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning. Cover.
ALL THE AROMATICS
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the diced Carrot and ¾ of the diced onion. Fry until starting to soften, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the grated garlic and the NOMU rub. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Add the tomato passata, the cinnamon sticks, and 300ml of water. Simmer until slightly reduced and thickened, 6-8 minutes. Season with a sweetener, salt, and pepper. Don’t forget to remove the cinnamon sticks!
NICE TO MEAT YOU
While the sauce is simmering, place the mince, the remaining Onion (to taste), and seasoning in a bowl. Mix until combined and form into 4-5 meatballs per portion.
SMELLS SO GOOD…
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the meatballs and fry until browned and cooked through, 4-5 minutes (shifting as they colour). You may need to do this step in batches.
BON VOYAGE!
Plate up the golden couscous. Serve with the tomato sauce topped with the meatballs. Sprinkle over the remaining coriander. Enjoy, Chef!
GOLDEN PEARLS
Place the rinsed couscous in a pot with the golden water and 800ml of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until al dente, 10-15 minutes. Drain and toss through the sultanas, ½ the chopped coriander, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning. Cover.
ALL THE AROMATICS
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the diced Carrot and ¾ of the diced onion. Fry until starting to soften, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the grated garlic and the NOMU rub. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Add the tomato passata, the cinnamon sticks, and 400ml of water. Simmer until slightly reduced and thickened, 6-8 minutes. Season with a sweetener, salt, and pepper. Don’t forget to remove the cinnamon sticks!
NICE TO MEAT YOU
While the sauce is simmering, place the mince, the remaining Onion (to taste), and seasoning in a bowl. Mix until combined and form into 4-5 meatballs per portion.
SMELLS SO GOOD…
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the meatballs and fry until browned and cooked through, 4-5 minutes (shifting as they colour). You may need to do this step in batches.
BON VOYAGE!
Plate up the golden couscous. Serve with the tomato sauce topped with the meatballs. Sprinkle over the remaining coriander. Enjoy, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R143.44
for 4 servings · R35.86 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Free-range Beef Mince needs 600 gRegular Beef Mince 1 kg 1 kg at R149.99 · 60% of packR89.99
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Onions needs 2Cheese and Onion Rings and Balls Maize Snack 25 g R6.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R6.99
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Fresh Coriander needs 15 gFree Range Smoked Paprika & Coriander Deboned Chicken Avg 1 kg 1 kg at R164.99 · 2% of packR2.47
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Cinnamon Sticks needs 4Cinnamon Doughnut R12.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R12.99
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Garlic Cloves needs 4Baby Potatoes with Garlic & Herb Butter 350 g R22.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R22.99
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Carrot needs 480 gBulk Large Carrots 3 kg 3 kg at R49.99 · 16% of packR8.00
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- Golden Sultanas
- Golden Water
- NOMU Moroccan Rub
- Pearled Couscous
- Tomato Passata
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for North African Beef Meatballs?
The preparation time for North African Beef Meatballs with saffron pearled couscous, a tomato passata sauce & golden sultanas is between 30 and 45 minutes.
What is the total time required to make North African Beef Meatballs with saffron pearled couscous, a tomato passata sauce & golden sultanas?
The total time required to make North African Beef Meatballs with saffron pearled couscous, a tomato passata sauce & golden sultanas is between 35 and 55 minutes.
How many servings does North African Beef Meatballs provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in North African Beef Meatballs?
Beef, Beef Mince, Carrot, Fresh Coriander, Garlic, Golden Sultanas, Golden Water, Ground Cinnamon, NOMU Moroccan Rub, Onion, Pearled Couscous, Tomato Passata
What is the nutritional information of North African Beef Meatballs?
Calories: 827, Carbs: 93 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 40.7 grams, Sugar: 33 grams, Salt: 805 grams
How do I prepare North African Beef Meatballs?
SMELLS SO GOOD…: Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the meatballs and fry until browned and cooked through, 4-5 minutes (shifting as they colour). ALL THE AROMATICS: Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the diced carrot and ¾ of the diced onion. Fry until starting to soften, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the grated garlic and the NOMU rub. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Add the tomato passata, the cinnamon sticks, and 200ml of water. Simmer until slightly reduced and thickened, 5-6 minutes. Season with a sweetener, salt, and pepper. Don’t forget to remove the cinnamon sticks! GOLDEN PEARLS: Place the rinsed couscous in a pot with the golden water and 400ml of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until al dente, 10-15 minutes. Drain and toss through the sultanas, ½ the chopped coriander, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning. Cover. BON VOYAGE!: Plate up the golden couscous. Serve with the tomato sauce topped with the meatballs. Sprinkle over the remaining coriander. Enjoy, Chef! NICE TO MEAT YOU: While the sauce is simmering, place the mince, the remaining onion (to taste), and seasoning in a bowl. Mix until combined and form into 4-5 meatballs per portion.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make North African Beef Meatballs?
Beef, Beef Mince, Carrot, Fresh Coriander, Garlic, Golden Sultanas, Golden Water, Ground Cinnamon, NOMU Moroccan Rub, Onion, Pearled Couscous, Tomato Passata
How many calories does North African Beef Meatballs have?
827 calories
How much fat content does North African Beef Meatballs have?
grams