طاجن لحمة مفرومة بالبيض
Baked Minced Meat and Eggs Casserole
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A hearty casserole featuring seasoned minced beef (or lamb) baked in an earthenware tagine, often with onions and spices, topped with whole eggs that cook directly in the hot meat mixture until set.
Key ingredients
Minced beef/lamb, eggs, onion, garlic, tomato paste (small amount for flavor/color), spices (cumin, coriander, paprika), cooking oil/ghee, salt, pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure minimal tomato paste or specify no added sugar in any tomato component. Confirm no fillers in meat.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
من فضلك، استخدم أقل كمية ممكنة من معجون الطماطم، أو تأكد أنه بدون سكر مضاف. وهل اللحمة بدون حشوات؟
Please use minimal tomato paste, or ensure no added sugar in the tomato. Also, no fillers in the meat.
Watch out for
Excess tomato paste (check for added sugar), served with bread or rice.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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