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Shakshuka bil Lahm (Libyan Meat Shakshuka)

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Shakshuka bil Lahm, also known as Libyan Meat Shakshuka, is a delicious and hearty dish that is popular in Libyan cuisine. This dish features a flavorful tomato-based sauce with tender chunks of meat, traditionally beef or lamb, and poached eggs. It is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, or as a satisfying main course. The combination of spices and the richness of the meat make Shakshuka bil Lahm a truly comforting and flavorful culinary experience.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 500 grams (1 lb) beef or lamb, cut into small cubes
  • 2 bell peppers, diced
  • 4 tomatoes, diced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste
  • 4–6 eggs
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. 1
    Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat.
  2. 2
    Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
  3. 3
    Add the cubed meat to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides.
  4. 4
    Add the diced bell peppers and tomatoes to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
  5. 5
    Sprinkle the cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and pepper over the ingredients in the skillet. Stir to evenly distribute the spices.
  6. 6
    Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet with a lid, and let the mixture simmer for about 15–20 minutes, or until the meat is tender and the flavors have melded together.
  7. 7
    Using a spoon, create small wells in the sauce and carefully crack the eggs into each well.
  8. 8
    Cover the skillet again and let the shakshuka cook for an additional 5–7 minutes, or until the eggs are cooked to your desired level of doneness.
  9. 9
    Garnish with freshly chopped parsley or cilantro.
Category
Soups

Recipe Attribution

Wikibooks Cookbook
en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Cookbook:Shakshuka_bil_Lahm_(Libyan_Meat_Shakshuka)