Photo: Lily Banse
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
714
Calories
38g
Protein
35g
Fat
60g
Carbs
Counts 11 of 13 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Beef | 100g cooked | 250 |
| Rice | 1 cup cooked (158g) white | 206 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Thyme | 1 tsp dried (1.4g) | 4 |
| Bay Leaf | 1 leaf (0.6g) | 2 |
| Cilantro | 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) | 1 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Mace | not in our table | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup rice
- 1 garlic head, finely chopped
- 1 medium egg, beaten
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground bay leaf
- 1/8 tsp ground mace
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/8 tsp thyme
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 bunch cilantro, tied in a bundle
- 3/4 cup water
Directions
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1) Mix beef, rice, garlic, egg, salt, bay leaf, mace, pepper, thyme and olive oil together well. Shape into 2 large meatballs.
2
2) Put onion, cilantro and water in a pan. Add meatballs.
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3) Cover pan and simmer over low heat for 2 hours or a bit more. Remove and discard cilantro.
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4) Serve with rice or couscous.
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Category:Algerian Recipes
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Category:Algerian Meat Dishes
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