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Garlic Meatballs
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Garlic Meatballs

13 ingredients 6 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

859
Calories
47g
Protein
35g
Fat
89g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 13 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Beef 100g cooked 250
Rice 1 cup cooked (158g) white 206
Chickpea 1/2 cup canned (120g) drained 134
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Cinnamon 1 tsp ground (2.6g) 6
Cayenne 1 tsp (1.8g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Parsley 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 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

  • 4 Tablespoons Butter
  • 1 Large Onion -- finely chopped
  • 1 Pound Beef -- cubed
  • 1 Head Garlic -- finely chopped
  • Salt And Pepper -- to taste
  • 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Cayenne
  • 1 Pound Ground Beef
  • 1/4 Cup Rice
  • 1 Bunch Parsley -- finely chopped
  • 1 Medium Egg -- beaten
  • 4 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 1 Can Chickpeas -- drained

Directions

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1) In a saucepan, melt the butter and saute the onion until they begin to brown.

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2) Add the cubed meat, half the garlic, salt, pepper, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and the cayenne. Saute for 5 minutes. Add water to cover and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes.

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3) In the meantime, mix ground beef, rice, parsley, egg, garlic, salt, pepper and cinnamon. Form into meatballs, then place into the simmering pan. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes. Add tomato paste and chickpeas.

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4) Simmer until the chickpeas are warmed through and serve.

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Category:Algerian Recipes

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Category:Algerian Meat Dishes

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