Name: Tunisian Kefta Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 500g ground beef or lamb; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp ground coriander; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; Salt and black pepper to taste; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped; Olive oil for frying

Tunisian Kefta Recipe

Nydia Akers Modified: January 31, 2024

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How To Make Tunisian Kefta Recipe

Kefta, a juicy & flavorful meatball recipe, is a Tunisian classic. This perfect mix of meat and spices will bring a burst of flavor with every bite.

Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooking: 20 minutes

Total: 40 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

500g ground beef or lamb
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
Olive oil for frying

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine ground meat, onion, garlic, spices, salt, and black pepper.
Mix well by using your hands until the spices are evenly dispersed throughout the meat.
Shape the meat into small, oval meatballs.
Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook the meatballs in batches for 5-7 minutes until browned on all sides.
Remove the meatballs from the pan and let them rest on paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
Garnish with chopped parsley.
Serve hot with pita bread, hummus, and harissa.

Nutrition

Calories : 459kcal
Total Fat : 36g
Saturated Fat : 12g
Cholesterol : 105mg
Sodium : 160mg
Total Carbohydrates : 5g
Dietary Fiber : 1g
Sugar : 1g
Protein : 26g

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