Baked Kafta

Name: Baked Kafta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Lebanese Coastal & Mountain
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 medium onion; 1 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp pepper; 0.25 cup parsley; 0.25 cup vegetable oil; 2 zucchini; 2 medium potatoes; 2 medium carrots; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp pepper; 0.5 tsp cinnamon; 0.25 cup tomato paste; 3 cup water

A Lebanese dish of beef, zucchini and potatoes, seasoned with cinnamon and baked in the oven. Serve with rice pilaf.

1 hr 15 min · Serves 6 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 15 min · Cook 60 min · 75 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Set oven at 375. Combine meat, onion, 1 tsp. salt, pepper and parsley. Mix well. Form into 1 1/2 inch balls then flatten into patties and fry slightly in a skillet with the oil, turning over once, (do not cook through).
2
Remove from skillet and place in a baking or casserole dish. Combine remaining ingredients and add to meat patties.
3
Stir gently. Bake for 45-60 minutes or until carrots are tender. Serve with rice pilaf.
60 min