Tfina Pkaila (Tunisian Stew) Recipe

Name: Tfina Pkaila (Tunisian Stew)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: MEATBALLS; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small yellow onion, minced; 1 lb ground chuck; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon cilantro, minced; 1 tablespoon parsley, minced; 2 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika; 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 egg, lightly beaten; SOUP; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 lb beef short rib (flanken-cut); kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 large yellow onion, minced; 5 cups beef stock; 6 ounces spinach leaves, chopped; 1 (16 ounce) can white kidney beans, rinsed drained; cooked couscous, for serving

Servings: persons

MEATBALLS
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small yellow onion, minced
1 lb ground chuck
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon cilantro, minced
1 tablespoon parsley, minced
2 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 egg, lightly beaten
SOUP
1/4 cup olive oil
1 lb beef short rib (flanken-cut)
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 large yellow onion, minced
5 cups beef stock
6 ounces spinach leaves, chopped
1 (16 ounce) can white kidney beans, rinsed drained
cooked couscous, for serving

1
Heat oil in a 6-qt saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook, stirring, until soft (5 minutes). Using a slotted spoon, transfer onions to a bowl.
2
Stir in chuck, cumin, pepper, cilantro, parsley, salt, paprika, cinnamon, and egg. Form mixture into about forty very small balls.
3
Return saucepan and oil to medium-high heat. Add meatballs and cook, turning, until browned all over (4 minutes). Transfer to a plate and set aside.
4
Return saucepan to medium-high heat and add oil. Season ribs with salt and pepper. Working in batches, add ribs, and cook, turning, until browned on all sides (8 minutes). Transfer ribs to a plate and set aside.
5
Add garlic and onions to pan, and cook, stirring, until lightly caramelized (5 minutes). Return ribs to pan along with stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook until beef is just tender (1 hour).
6
Add meatballs and cook until tender (8 minutes). Add spinach and beans and cook until spinach and beans are tender (4 minutes). Serve over cooked couscous.

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

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: MEATBALLS, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 small yellow onion, minced, 1 lb ground chuck, and more.

Yes, Tfina Pkaila (Tunisian Stew) falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Tfina Pkaila (Tunisian Stew)

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