
Algerian Kefta (Meatballs)
A classic Algerian beef from TheMealDB community kitchen — straightforward technique, real ingredients.
Ready in 40 minutes · serves 4 · 142 calories per serving · fusion cuisine.
Origin
Categorized as Algerian Beef in TheMealDB. Original source: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/153790/algerian-kefta-meatballs/
Ingredients
- 1 lbGround Beef
- 4 Cloves CrushedGarlic
- 1/2 cupOnion
- To tasteSalt
- To tastePepper
- 3Plum Tomatoes
- 1 tspParsley
- 1/2 cupWater
Instructions
- 01
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.
- 02
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.
- 03
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.
- 04
Pour tomato sauce over meatballs to serve.





