Tunisia Beef Meatballs Kefta De Boeuf Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN KOFTA MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Place onion, parsley, mint, oregano and garlic in bowl of food processor. Pulse until minced. In large bowl, combine herb mixture, lemon pepper, salt, paprika and cumin. Add lamb; mix lightly but thoroughly. With wet hands, shape into 16 balls. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Brown meatballs in batches; drain. Remove and keep warm. Serve meatballs over cooked couscous. Top with yogurt, tomato wedges, and red onion. Garnish with mint leaves and lemon wedges.

TUNISIA: BEEF MEATBALLS (KEFTA DE BOEUF)

Steps:

• Directions Mix everything together, except the oil. Form into 10 meatballs. Heat oil in a skillet and brown the balls on all sides for about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Serve over rice or couscous or can be served as an appetizer.

BEEF MEATBALLS WITH REDCURRANT SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix together the meat, seasoning, herbs and olives and shape into 12 meatballs.
• Heat the oil in a large non stick pan and cook the meatballs in batches for 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally until cooked and any juices run clear.
• Meanwhile cook the pasta according to the packet instructions.
• Remove the meatballs and keep warm.
• Leave about 5ml of oil in the pan, add the gravy or stock and stir in redcurrant jelly or cranberry sauce.
• Bring to the boil, then reduce heat and stir in the cream or creme fraiche, reduce heat and simmer for 1-2 minutes before returning the meat balls to the pan.
• Serve the meatballs with the pasta and garnish with the sage leaves.

TUNISIAN BEEF STEW (LIFTIYYA)

Steps:

• Roll the meat in Tabil and black pepper.
• In a casserole, heat the olive the oil over medium heat.
• Brown the meat with the onions until coated with a syrupy gravy, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the tomatoes, 1 cup of the water, the Harissa, chickpeas, and cayenne, and bring to a boil, stirring.
• Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook until the meat is tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
• Add the remaining 1/2 cup of water, the turnips, parsley, spinach, and salt, season with black pepper, and cook until the turnips are easily pierced with a skewer, about an hour.
• Stir in the lemon juice and serve.