Description
Enjoy the rich, aromatic flavors of Lebanese cuisine with this simple yet delicious one-pan kafta dish. Juicy spiced meat patties are cooked alongside fresh vegetables, making it a perfect, hassle-free meal full of wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef or lamb
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare Meat Mixture: In a large bowl, mix ground beef or lamb with onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Shape Kafta: Form the mixture into oval-shaped patties about 1 inch thick.
- Sear Kafta: Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add kafta patties and cook for about 5 minutes on each side until nicely browned.
- Add Vegetables: Move the kafta to one side of the skillet. Arrange bell pepper slices, zucchini slices, and cherry tomatoes around the meat.
- Season Veggies: Drizzle the vegetables lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Bake: Place the skillet in the preheated oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the kafta is fully cooked and vegetables are tender.
- Rest: Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Serve: Optionally serve the kafta and roasted vegetables over cooked rice or quinoa.
- Garnish: Sprinkle fresh parsley on top for added freshness and color.
Notes
- Swap ground beef or lamb for ground chicken or turkey for a lighter version.
- Add chopped mint or dill to the meat mixture for a fresh herbal note.
- Toss in other vegetables like eggplant or mushrooms with the bell peppers and zucchini.
- Use pomegranate molasses drizzled over the dish before serving for a sweet and tangy contrast.
- For a gluten-free option, serve with quinoa or cauliflower rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Searing, Roasting
- Cuisine: Lebanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
