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STEP 1
Combine ground beef with 1/2 of the minced garlic and 1 tablespoon chopped onion in a large bowl. Mix with your hands until fully incorporated. Shape meat mixture into 1 1/2-inch oblong patties; you should have 12 to 14 meatballs.
RECIPE
Algerian Kefta (Meatballs)
Algerian · Beef
Recipe imported from TheMealDB.
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STEP 2
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown patties in batches in the hot skillet until crispy on both sides and no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes. Set meatballs aside in a rimmed serving dish.
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STEP 3
Reduce heat to medium and stir remaining chopped onion into drippings in the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in remaining garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in Roma tomatoes, dried parsley, and ras el hanout. Pour in water. Cook until tomatoes are soft, about 5 minutes.
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FINISH & SERVE
Pour tomato sauce over meatballs to serve.
EQUIPMENT
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SWAPS & ADAPTATIONS
MAKE IT YOURS◉
Shallots are a good substitute if that's what you've got.
PAIRINGS
FOOD & DRINK◒
MEDIUM-BODIED RED WINE
A savoury red works well with browned meat and deeper flavours.
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GINGER & LIME SODA
Sharp citrus and ginger provide contrast without adding heaviness.
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ROASTED VEGETABLES
Simple, savoury and substantial enough to sit beside the main.
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