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Lubia Chala with Kefta

Moroccan meatballs of beef, tomatoes and green beans, seasoned with paprika and turmeric and simmered on the stove. It's finished with salt and pepper.

55 min · Serves 4 · Easy

Serves
4

Ingredients

Time
Prep 15 min · Cook 40 min · 55 min total
Difficulty
easy
  1. 1

    Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, 2 minutes. Add beef; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook 3 minutes, stirring, until no longer pink.

  2. 2

    Add garlic and spices; cook 1 minute. Add tomatoes, green beans and carrots; cover skillet and bring to boil.

    1 min
  3. 3

    Reduce heat to medium and simmer 15 minutes, stirring once. Stir in lemon. Make sure that the green beans are soft, no crisp green beans are served here! Use 2 cans if using canned beans.

    15 min

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