Algerian Kabab Tagine – Authentic Algerian Meat and Potato Tagine Recipe

Prep Time: 30 minutes   |   Cook Time: 1 hour   |   Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes   |   Servings: 6-8

This rich and comforting **Algerian Kabab Tagine** is a traditional Algerian dish that combines tender meat, crispy potatoes, chickpeas, and eggs in a flavorful sauce. Also known as "Tagine Kabab" or "Algerian Meat Tagine with Eggs", it is a popular family meal especially during Ramadan and special occasions. The golden baked eggs and melted cheese on top make it both beautiful and incredibly delicious.

In Algerian cuisine, Kabab Tagine is a beloved comfort food. It features pre-cooked meat mixed with fried potatoes and chickpeas, then combined with a savory egg mixture and baked until set. The result is a hearty, satisfying casserole with layers of flavor and texture that everyone loves. This recipe brings the authentic taste of Algerian home cooking to your kitchen with easy-to-follow steps.

Whether you're looking for traditional Algerian recipes or a new way to enjoy meat and potatoes, this Kabab Tagine is sure to become a favorite. It is filling, flavorful, and perfect for feeding a crowd.

Ingredients

• 500-700g meat (beef or chicken), cut into pieces
• 1 cup chickpeas, soaked overnight
• 1 onion for broth + 1 onion finely chopped for garnish
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• Salt to taste
• 5 eggs
• 1 cup chopped parsley
• 4 triangle cheese portions (or equivalent)
• 1 kg potatoes, cut into cubes and fried
• Juice of ½ lemon

Instructions

1. In a pot, heat some oil and sauté chopped onion. Add meat pieces and cook until browned. Cover with water, add spices and salt, and simmer until the meat is tender. Add soaked chickpeas and continue cooking until everything is done. Keep at least 2 cups of broth.
2. Cut the cooked meat into smaller pieces. Mix with fried potato cubes and cooked chickpeas, keeping some broth.
3. In a large bowl, whisk eggs with chopped onion, parsley, 2 cups of broth, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.
4. Combine the egg mixture with the meat, potato, and chickpea mixture until well incorporated.
5. Pour into a greased baking dish. Top with pieces of triangle cheese.
6. Bake in a preheated oven at 180-200°C until the eggs are set and the top is golden. Serve hot with extra broth on the side. Enjoy!

Tips for Success

• Use a mix of beef and chicken for richer flavor.
• Frying the potatoes until crispy adds excellent texture.
• Don't skip the lemon juice — it brightens all the flavors.
• You can add chopped bell peppers or chili for extra taste.
• This dish reheats very well and tastes even better the next day.

Enjoy this authentic and hearty **Algerian Kabab Tagine** — a traditional Algerian recipe full of flavor and comfort that will bring your family together around the table!