Description
Enjoy the flavors of Lebanon with this easy and delicious One-Pan Lebanese Kafta recipe. Perfectly spiced ground beef patties baked to perfection, served with a squeeze of lemon, this dish is a flavorful addition to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Kafta Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef (or lamb for more traditional flavor)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Cooking:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Form the mixture into small oval or rectangular patties (about 8-10 patties).
- Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the kafta patties and sear on each side for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the kafta is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
- Remove from the oven and serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped onion, parsley, garlic, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, allspice, salt, and pepper. Mix well until everything is evenly incorporated.
Notes
- You can also grill the kafta on skewers for a different presentation.
- Serve with a side of rice or pita bread and a salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Lebanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe (2-3 patties)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
