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Mouthwatering Tahini Kofta

Mouthwatering Tahini Kofta for an Irresistibly Cozy Meal

Mouthwatering Tahini Kofta is a delightful fusion of juicy beef kofta and creamy lemon-tahini sauce, perfect for cozy meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Kofta
  • 1 lb Ground Beef choose high-fat content for juiciness
  • 1 cup Fresh Parsley chopped; can substitute with cilantro
  • 1 Onion grated; use shallots if preferred
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced; can use garlic powder as a substitute
  • 1 tsp Cumin adjust spice levels to taste
  • 1 tsp Coriander adjust spice levels to taste
  • 1 tsp Pepper adjust spice levels to taste
  • 1 tsp Salt adjust spice levels to taste
  • 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs optional; use gluten-free if needed
For the Potatoes
  • 4 Potatoes sliced into ¼-inch rounds
For the Tahini Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Tahini can substitute with almond butter
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice adds tanginess to the sauce
  • 1 clove Garlic minced; boosts flavor

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking tray
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, grated onion, chopped fresh parsley, minced garlic, and spices. If using breadcrumbs, add at this point.
  2. Take small handfuls of the kofta mixture and shape into oval patties, about 3 inches long. Place on a lightly greased baking tray.
  3. Wash and slice potatoes into ¼-inch rounds, then arrange around the kofta on the baking tray. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake for about 30 minutes, until kofta is golden brown and potatoes are tender.
  5. Prepare the tahini sauce by mixing tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, and a splash of water until creamy.
  6. Drizzle tahini sauce over kofta and potatoes; return to oven for an additional 20 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Refrigerating the kofta mixture for up to 24 hours enhances the flavors. Adjust tahini sauce thickness to preference.

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