Algerian Mtewem Meatballs In Chick Pea Sauce

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils provide similar texture and nutrition, while canned beans are often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has health benefits, while canola is more budget-friendly.

parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach offers similar flavor and nutrients, while kale is often less expensive.

Add 1 tablespoon of butter or margarine and 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to a pan and let the butter melt.

Add 1 pound of lamb cut into small pieces to the pan and brown from both sides.

Turn the burner to medium heat and add 1/2 chopped onion to the pan.

Grate 4 garlic cloves and add them to the pan along with 1/2 teaspoon of cumin, black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of salt.

Stir everything together and add 2 cups of water to the pan, cover, and cook for about 10 minutes.

While the meat is cooking, prepare the meatballs by mixing 1 pound of ground beef with the remaining 2 grated garlic cloves, black pepper, salt, and a little garlic powder.

Form the mixture into small meatballs.

After 10 minutes, add the 1/2 cup of garbanzo beans and the meatballs to the pan.

Cook for about 5 minutes, then flip the meatballs to the other side and cook for another 5 minutes.

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