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Kafta in a Tray (Kafta bil Sanieh)

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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Lebanese
Ingredients Method

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

Method
 

Prepare the Kafta Mixture:
  1. Combine the minced meat, finely chopped onion, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Form the Kafta:
  1. 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:
  1. Peel and slice the potatoes into rounds about 1/4 inch thick.
  2. Slice the capsicum into thin strips.
Assemble the Dish:
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. In a baking dish, arrange the kafta patties in a single layer.
  3. Layer the sliced potatoes on top of the kafta.
  4. Scatter the sliced capsicum over the potatoes.
Prepare the Sauce:
  1. Dissolve the meat stock cube in 1 cup of water.
  2. Add the tomato paste to the stock mixture. Stir well to combine.
  3. Pour the Sauce:
  4. Pour the tomato sauce evenly over the kafta and vegetables in the baking dish.
Bake:
  1. Bake in the oven for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the potatoes are tender and the meat is cooked.
Serve:
  1. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
  2. Serve the kafta with the vegetables and sauce, accompanied by rice or bread if desired.
  3. Enjoy your homemade Kafta in a Tray!