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Kufta in Tahini Sauce

Kufta in Tahini Sauce (or kofta or kefta) is ground meat mixed with parsley, onions, garlic and spices! Topped with potatoes and Tahini Sauce it’s a Middle Eastern delight.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8
Calories: 539 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef or lamb
  • About 5 medium potatoes cut in ¼ inch slices (no need to peel)
  • Optional Garnish: additional chopped parsley and/or 1-2 Tablespoons toasted pine nuts
Kufta seasoning mix
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 medium tomato
  • 4 cloves garlic pressed or finely minced
  • ½ cup of fresh parsley leaves
  • Spices: ½ teaspoon paprika ½ t allspice, ½ t coriander, 1/2 t pepper, 1/4 t cinnamon, ¼ t cumin, pinch cloves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 lice bread torn into pieces
Tahini Sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic minced or pressed
  • 1 cups yogurt
  • 1 cup Tahini
  • Juice from large lemon
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste

Instructions

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  1. Combine the Kufta seasoning ingredients in a food processor and process until finely minced. It will look surprisingly like meat when done.
  2. Put the seasoning mixture into a 9 by 13 inch baking pan. Add the ground beef and mix by hand to combine, right in the dish. Don't overwork.
  3. Press the Kufta into a flat, uniform layer in the baking pan. Make depressions in the Kufta mixture with your fingers.
  4. Put the baking pan into the preheated oven for about 7 minutes while you make the sauce. This will allow the meat to set slightly. Do not leave it in longer or the meat will be overcooked in the end.
  5. In a blender or food processor, combine the sauce ingredients and blend until smooth.
  6. Remove the pan from the oven. Top with sliced potatoes. Pour sauce over evenly to cover.
  7. Bake at 400 degrees F for about 40 minutes until the meat is cooked through and the sauce is bubbling and lightly browned.
  8. Serve warm, optionally with rice.

Nutrition Information

Calories 539kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 20g Cholesterol 62mg (21%) Sodium 668mg (28%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 539

% Daily Value*

Calories 539kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 30g 46%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 20g 118%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 668mg 28%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 8g 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.