Cauliflower-Stuffed Meatball Ragout in Spicy Tomato Sauce (Tunisian Mubattan Bruklu)

(2) Course Main Dishes Prep Time 45m Total Time 1h 35m

Ingredients in this Recipe

1 1/2 pounds ground beef, lamb, or veal
1 1/2 teaspoons harisa (Tunisian hot chili paste of guajillo chili peppers, garlic, oil, caraway, and coriander)
1 1/2 teaspoons tabil (a Tunisian spice blend of coriander seed, caraway seed, garlic powder, cayenne pepper)
1 cup water
1 medium sized head cauliflower (about 1 pound)
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 large eggs beaten
2 tablespoons tomato paste
6 cups olive oil or vegetable oil, for frying
All purpose unbleached flour, as needed, for dredging

See Full Recipe at Food Network