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Algerian Kefta

Recipe from: Allrecipes
Algerian Kefta is a flavorful dish of spiced ground meat patties or skewers, showcasing the rich, aromatic spices of North African cuisine.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Servings 3
Calories 418

Ingredients 

  • 1 pound Ground Beef Lean; or lamb
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced, divided
  • ¼ cup Onion Finely chopped, divided
  • Salt To taste
  • Ground Black Pepper To taste
  • 3 Tomatoes Roma, diced
  • 1 teaspoon Parsley Dried
  • ½ teaspoon Ras el Hanout Optional
  • ½ cup Water

Equipment

  • Stovetop
  • Medium Bowl
  • Skillet

Instructions

  • Combine the ground beef with half of the minced garlic and a tablespoon of chopped onion. Mix with your hands until fully incorporated. Shape the meat mixture into 1½-inch oblong patties; you should have 12 to 14 meatballs.
  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the patties in batches until they are crispy on both sides and are no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes. Set the meatballs aside in a rimmed serving dish and repeat with the remaining patties.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the remaining chopped onion. Add salt and pepper. Cook the onions in the drippings, stirring constantly, until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining half of the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Stir in the roma tomatoes, dried parsley, ras el hanout, and water. Cook until the tomatoes are soft, about 5 minutes. Pour the tomato sauce over the meatballs and serve.

Notes

  • If preparing a halal meal, be sure that the meat you purchase is halal certified.
  • Ras el hanout is a common spice used in North African cooking. It can be purchased in the store or you can make your own using this recipe.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Algerian Kefta
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
418
Calories from Fat 279
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
31
g
48
%
Saturated Fat
 
12
g
75
%
Trans Fat
 
2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
13
g
Cholesterol
 
107
mg
36
%
Sodium
 
111
mg
5
%
Potassium
 
740
mg
21
%
Carbohydrates
 
8
g
3
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
27
g
54
%
Vitamin A
 
1034
IU
21
%
Vitamin C
 
19
mg
23
%
Calcium
 
56
mg
6
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Beef, Garlic, Garlic Cloves, Ground Beef, Halal, Lamb, Onion, Parsley, Plum Tomato, Plum Tomatoes, Roma Tomato, Roma Tomatoes, Tomato, Tomatoes