Mtewem - Algerian Garlic Meatballs

Name: Mtewem - Algerian Garlic Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: African
Ingredients: 1/2 lb beef chunks; 2 tbsp cooking oil; 1 onion diced small or pulsed; 2 oz tomato paste; 5 cloves of garlic crushed; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp cumin powder; 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp turmeric; Water (a few cups to cover the meat); 1 can chickpeas (14oz); 1 lb ground beef; 2 clove of garlic crushed; 2 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1 tsp onion powder; 1/4 cup breadcrumbs; 4 tbsp milk; 1 egg; 1/2 bunch cilantro finely chopped; 1 lemon for garnish; Olive oil for garnish

8 steps

Prep:15minCook:45min

This dish is for garlic lovers a delicious meatball in chickpea stew! It's easy to make and enjoyed with some fresh bread to dip into it.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:05:29 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories426.4 kcal (21%)

Total Fat26.7 g (38%)

Carbs20.3 g (8%)

Sugars3 g (3%)

Protein27.6 g (55%)

Sodium1483.9 mg (74%)

Fiber5.3 g (19%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

In a pressure cooker (if you don't have one that's fine you'll just need to cook the meat longer to tenderize), add cooking oil and let it get hot. Place meat on hot oil to brown.

Step 2

Add onions, garlic, spiced and tomato paste to the meat and mix in until aromatic.

Step 3

Add water until the meat is covered and pressure cook on high for 30 minutes.

Step 4

While the meat is cooking, prepare meatballs by mixing all ingredients listed under meatballs.

Step 5

Shape them into roughly 1-2 inch size balls and place them in the meat pot.

Step 6

Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas and add them in.

Step 7

Cover the pot and let the meatballs simmer on medium heat in the stew for 15 minutes. Once they are fully cooked, plate and garnish with a few drops of lemon juice.

Step 8

Enjoy with fresh bread of choice!