Kifta

Kifta
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 hrs
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 20 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    42

Embark on a culinary journey with Kifta, a fragrant and comforting dish that echoes the warmth of Middle Eastern hospitality. Imagine a savory meatloaf, infused with aromatic spices and layered with tender potatoes, ripe tomatoes, and sweet onions. Baked to golden perfection, this dish is a symphony of flavors and textures that will transport your taste buds to faraway lands.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    98 g
  • Cholesterol
    136 mg
  • Fiber
    5 g
  • Protein
    46 g
  • Saturated Fat
    24 g
  • Sodium
    985 mg
  • Sugar
    4 g
  • Fat
    117 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Heat the vegetable oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the potato slices in a single layer until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. (10-15 minutes)

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Recipe View In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef, minced onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, pepper, allspice, nutmeg, and cumin. Mix well and press the mixture evenly into a 7x11 inch baking dish. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Arrange the fried potato slices over the meat mixture in an even layer. Top with the tomato slices and then the onion slices. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is browned and the meat is cooked through. (60 minutes)

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Recipe View While the kifta is baking, prepare the rice. In a saucepan, combine the rice and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed. (25 minutes)

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Recipe View Once the kifta is done, let it rest for a few minutes before cutting it into squares. Serve hot over a bed of fluffy rice. (5 minutes)

For a richer flavor, use a blend of ground beef and lamb.
Feel free to adjust the spices to your liking. A pinch of cinnamon or a dash of cayenne pepper can add a unique twist.
If you don't have fresh parsley, you can use dried parsley, but use half the amount.
Serve with a dollop of plain yogurt or a drizzle of tahini sauce for added flavor.

Kallie Jaskolski

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.0/ 5 ( 14 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Marie Cartwright

    The potatoes were perfectly cooked and the meat was so flavorful.

  • Ressie Mueller

    This was so easy to make and tasted amazing! My family loved it!

  • Izaiah Effertz

    I added a pinch of cinnamon and it was delicious! Thanks for the recipe!

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