Clay Pot North African Pot Roast Recipe

Name: Clay Pot North African Pot Roast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dried garbanzo beans, soaked overnight in water to cover & drained; 1 medium onion, chopped; 5 garlic cloves, chopped; 1/2 cup golden raisin; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon mace; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 2 lbs chuck roast or 2 lbs beef brisket; 2 sweet potatoes or 2 yams, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch slices; 3 large eggs; 3 -4 cups chicken broth or 3 -4 cups water; salt and black pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup dried garbanzo beans, soaked overnight in water to cover & drained
1 medium onion, chopped
5 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 cup golden raisin
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon mace
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
2 lbs chuck roast or 2 lbs beef brisket
2 sweet potatoes or 2 yams, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch slices
3 large eggs
3 -4 cups chicken broth or 3 -4 cups water
salt and black pepper

1
Combine the chickpeas, onion, garlic, raisins, pepper, cinnamon, mace, and turmeric in a pre-soaked 4-quart clay pot.
2
Place the meat on the chickpea mixture.
3
Arrange the sweet potatoes and whole eggs around the meat.
4
Add enough broth or water so the meat and eggs are nearly covered.
5
Cover the pot and place in a cold oven.
6
Set the oven temperature to 300 degrees F.
7
Cook for about 4 hours, until the meat is tender, adding liquid as needed so the eggs are always at least partly submerged.
8
To serve, peel and quarter the eggs. Make a bed of chickpeas and yams on each plate and top with slices of beef and pieces of eggs.

1111

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

106

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dried garbanzo beans, soaked overnight in water to cover & drained, 1 medium onion, chopped, 5 garlic cloves, chopped, 1/2 cup golden raisin, and more.

Yes, Clay Pot North African Pot Roast falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Clay Pot North African Pot Roast

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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