Spiced Meatballs with Shakshuka Sauce

Ingredients:

• 1 slice white bread

• 1/4 cup whole milk

• 1 lb ground beef (90/10 for best results)

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp cumin

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• Salt and pepper

• 2 tbsp parsley

• 1 large egg, lightly beaten

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• 1 jar Clean Plate Pantry Shakshuka Sauce

• Parsley or cilantro for garnish (if desired)

• Feta for garnish (if desired)

Directions:

1. Tear the bread into small pieces (or process in a food processor) and put in a medium sized bowl. Add whole milk and mix.

2. Let the mixture set for 5 mins or until milk is absorbed into the bread.

3. Add ground beef, the next 6 ingredients. Mix with hands (preferably) until combined but not over-mixed.

   With we hands, for meat mixture into balls, about 2 tbsp each.

4. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil until its shimmering. Add meat balls and cook until browned on all sides, turning after about 4 mins (the meatballs should not be cooked through).

5. Turn down the heat and add 1 jar Clean Plate Pantry Shakshuka Sauce to the pan.

6. Bring to a simmer and cover, cooking the meatballs 8 mins, or until cooked through.

7. Garnish as desired. Serve with crusty bread.