Berbere Seasoning: – ½ tsp ground cumin – 1 tsp ground fenugreek – ¼ tsp ground nutmeg – ½ tsp black pepper – ¼ tsp turmeric – 4 tbsp hot pepper flakes, Yes, tablespoons! Not a typo! – 2 tbsp paprika – 1 tsp ginger powder – 1 tsp onion powder – ½ tsp garlic powder – ¼ tsp ground allspice – ¾ tsp cardamom – ½ tsp ground cloves – 1 tsp ground coriander – ½ tsp ground cinnamon
Meatballs: – 1 lb lean ground beef – 1 egg – 1 tsp minced garlic – 1 tsp salt – ½ tsp black pepper – 1/2 tsp onion powder – 1 tbsp olive oil Couscous: – 1/2 cup couscous – 1/2 cup water
Sauce: – 2 tbsp olive oil, separated – 1 small onion, diced – 2 tsp minced garlic – 1 tsp salt – ½ tsp black pepper – 1 tbsp berbere, less if you’re sensitive to spice – 1 14 oz can tomato sauce – 2 tbsp tomato paste – ½ tsp sugar – Crumbled feta cheese, for serving