Ingredients
For 5 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.
- Minced beef400 g
- Lamb, cubed400 g
- Garlic1 whole head
- Chickpeas, cooked1.5 cups
- Cinnamon1 tsp
- Egg1
- Olive oil4 tbsp
- Salt2 tsp
Method
- MeatballsMix the mince with half the crushed garlic, the egg, cinnamon and salt and roll small balls.
- BaseBrown the lamb with the remaining garlic, add 4 cups water and simmer 45 minutes.
- FinishAdd the meatballs and chickpeas and cook 25 minutes until the sauce reduces.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 578 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 33.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 15.1 g |
| Fat | 42.6 g |
| Fibre | 4.0 g |
| Sugar | 0.4 g |
| Sodium | 1165 mg |
| Saturated fat | 14.7 g |
| Serving size | about 240 g |
Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.
Allergens
Contains Eggs. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.
Quick answers
How long does Mtewem take to make?
About 1 h 25 min in total: 15 min of preparation and 1 h 10 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Mtewem?
About 578 kcal per serving, with 34 g of protein. The recipe makes 5 servings of about 240 g each.
Which allergens does Mtewem contain?
Based on its ingredients it contains Eggs. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.
Where is Mtewem from?
Mtewem is a main course from Algeria. Meatballs and meat in a garlic-heavy sauce with chickpeas.
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