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Beyti Sarma
Medium 55 min~610 kcal 9/10
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Mtewem
An Algerian garlic-rich tajine of meatballs, lamb pieces, chickpeas, almonds, and a pale savory sauce.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 28 min📖 1 min readServes 5~540 kcal🇩🇿 Algerian🌍 Full translation
30 min prep 58 min cook
- #High Protein
- #For Guests
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Timeline
Total 1 h 28 min- Prep30 min
- Cooking58 min
Ingredients
5 servings
Quick:
For the meatballs
- 450 g Ground beef
- 1 Egg white
For the sauce
- 450 g Lamb cubes
- 1 cup(~200 ml) Cooked chickpeas
- 0.4 cup(~80 ml) Almonds
- 7 clove Garlic
- 1 Yellow onion
For the spice mix
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Cumin
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
For cooking
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Olive oil
- 3 cup(~600 ml) Water
General
- 1.3 dessert spoon(~13 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Knead the ground beef with the egg white, cumin, black pepper, and half the salt, then shape small meatballs.
- 2
Crush the garlic and grate the onion.
- 3
Sear the lamb in olive oil for 7 minutes.
7 min07:00 - 4
Add the onion and garlic, and turn for 3 minutes without burning.
3 min03:00 - 5
Add the water, chickpeas, almonds, and remaining salt, and cook the lamb for 35 minutes.
35 min35:00 - 6
Add the meatballs to the pot and cook them in the sauce for 12 minutes.
12 min12:00 - 7
Rest the mtewem for 6 minutes and serve with its sauce.
6 min06:00
💡 Tip: Turn the garlic briefly in oil without burning it, a longer fry makes mtewem taste bitter.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve mtewem hot with chickpeas, almonds, and optional plain rice for a guest-worthy main dish.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~540
kcal calories
34
g protein
18
g carbs
36
g fat
Protein 26%Carbs 14%Fat 60%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Tree nuts
- Egg
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Mtewem make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Mtewem take?
Prep 30 minutes, cooking 58 minutes; 88 minutes in total.Is Mtewem difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Mtewem have?
Approximately 540 kcal per serving. Protein: 34g, carbs: 18g, fat: 36g.Which allergens does Mtewem contain?
This recipe contains Tree nuts, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Mtewem belong to?
This recipe belongs to Algerian cuisine.How many ingredients does Mtewem need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
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