Algerian Kefta (Meatballs)
If you've got ground beef, plum tomatoes and parsley, you're most of the way to this Algerian beef: about 75 minutes of cooking across 10 steps. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 10 steps.
You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet. At medium difficulty across 10 steps, it's manageable with a little attention.
What you'll need
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How to make it
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Pour tomato sauce over meatballs to serve.
You'll use: Frying pan / skillet
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Tips & common questions
How long does Algerian Kefta (Meatballs) take to make?
About 75 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 10 steps and 8 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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