Kafta in a Tray (Kafta bil Sanieh)
Ingredients
Kafta mixture:
- 500 g ground beef or lamb (or a mix of both)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup parsley, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Vegetables:
- 2 large tomatoes, sliced
- 2 large potatoes, peeled and sliced
- 1 large capsicum, sliced (optional)
Sauce:
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Prepare the Kafta Mixture:
- Combine the minced meat, finely chopped onion, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Form the Kafta:
- Take small portions of the mixture and shape them into small patties or logs, about the size of a small burger patty or sausage. Set aside.
Prepare the Vegetables:
- Peel and slice the potatoes into rounds about 1/4 inch thick.
- Slice the capsicum into thin strips.
Assemble the Dish:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a baking dish, arrange the kafta patties in a single layer.
- Layer the sliced potatoes on top of the kafta.
- Scatter the sliced capsicum over the potatoes.
Prepare the Sauce:
- Dissolve the meat stock cube in 1 cup of water.
- Add the tomato paste to the stock mixture. Stir well to combine.
- Pour the Sauce:
- Pour the tomato sauce evenly over the kafta and vegetables in the baking dish.
Bake:
- Bake in the oven for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the potatoes are tender and the meat is cooked.
Serve:
- Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
- Serve the kafta with the vegetables and sauce, accompanied by rice or bread if desired.
- Enjoy your homemade Kafta in a Tray!