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Kafta bi Tahini

Name: Kafta bi Tahini
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 650 g Ground beef; 1 Yellow onion; 0.5 bunch Parsley; 1 dessert spoon Seven spice; 0.5 tsp Cumin; 3 Potatoes; 0.75 cup Tahini; 4 tbsp Lemon juice; 2 clove Garlic; 1 cup Warm water; 2 tbsp Olive oil; 1.5 dessert spoon Salt; 0.5 tsp Black pepper

Levantine baked kafta with potatoes and a lemony tahini sauce, rich, nutty, and made for scooping with bread.

Medium⏱️ 1 hr 10 min📖 1 min readServes 4~480 kcal🌍 Middle Eastern🌍 Full translation

25 min prep 40 min cook 5 min rest

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Timeline

Total 1 h 10 min

Prep25 min
Resting/Marinating5 min
Cooking40 min

Ingredients

4 servings

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For the meatballs

650 g Ground beef
1 Yellow onion
0.5 bunch Parsley
1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Seven spice
0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Cumin

For the tray

3 Potatoes
2 tbsp(~30 ml) Olive oil

For the sauce

0.8 cup(~160 ml) Tahini
4 tbsp(~60 ml) Lemon juice
2 clove Garlic
1 cup(~200 ml) Warm water

General

1.5 dessert spoon(~15 ml) Salt
0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper

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Instructions

1
Grate the onion and finely chop the parsley.
2
Knead the ground beef, onion, parsley, seven spice, cumin, half of the salt, and black pepper for 5 minutes.
5 min
05:00
3
Shape the mixture into long flat patties and arrange them in a baking dish.
4
Slice the potatoes into thin rounds, toss with olive oil and remaining salt, and place them between the patties.
5
Bake the tray in a 200°C oven for 22 minutes, until the patties take on color.
22 min
22:00
6
Whisk the tahini, lemon juice, crushed garlic, and warm water into a smooth sauce.
7
Pour the tahini sauce into the tray and bake at 180°C for 14 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.
14 min
14:00
8
Rest the kafta bi tahini for 5 minutes and serve hot.
5 min
05:00

💡 Tip: Tahini brands in Turkey vary greatly in thickness; if the sauce falls heavily from the spoon, add another half tea glass of warm water.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve kafta hot from the tray as a shared main dish with lavash, tomato salad, and ayran if desired.

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Nutrition (per serving)

~480

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 25%Carbs 15%Fat 60%

2.8g

Sugar

Fiber

1908.7mg

Sodium

16.6g

Saturated fat

Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.

Estimated satiety (per serving)

9/10

Very filling, for a really hungry day

This recipe may contain allergens

Sesame

Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.

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FAQ

How many servings does Kafta bi Tahini make?
This recipe serves 4.
How long does Kafta bi Tahini take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 40 minutes, including 5 minutes of passive resting; 70 minutes in total.
Is Kafta bi Tahini difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.
How many calories does Kafta bi Tahini have?
Approximately 480 kcal per serving. Protein: 30g, carbs: 18g, fat: 32g.
Which allergens does Kafta bi Tahini contain?
This recipe contains Sesame. Check it against your dietary needs.
Which cuisine does Kafta bi Tahini belong to?
This recipe belongs to Middle Eastern cuisine.
How many ingredients does Kafta bi Tahini need?
This recipe needs 13 ingredients.
Is Kafta bi Tahini filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 9/10; keeps you full for a long time, made for a very hungry day. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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Instructions

Grate the onion and finely chop the parsley.

Knead the ground beef, onion, parsley, seven spice, cumin, half of the salt, and black pepper for 5 minutes.

5 min

05:00

Shape the mixture into long flat patties and arrange them in a baking dish.

Slice the potatoes into thin rounds, toss with olive oil and remaining salt, and place them between the patties.

Bake the tray in a 200°C oven for 22 minutes, until the patties take on color.

22 min

22:00

Whisk the tahini, lemon juice, crushed garlic, and warm water into a smooth sauce.

Pour the tahini sauce into the tray and bake at 180°C for 14 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.

14 min

14:00

Rest the kafta bi tahini for 5 minutes and serve hot.

5 min

05:00

FAQ

How many servings does Kafta bi Tahini make?

This recipe serves 4.

How long does Kafta bi Tahini take?

Prep 25 minutes, cooking 40 minutes, including 5 minutes of passive resting; 70 minutes in total.

Is Kafta bi Tahini difficult?

This recipe is rated medium.

How many calories does Kafta bi Tahini have?

Approximately 480 kcal per serving. Protein: 30g, carbs: 18g, fat: 32g.

Which allergens does Kafta bi Tahini contain?

This recipe contains Sesame. Check it against your dietary needs.

Which cuisine does Kafta bi Tahini belong to?

This recipe belongs to Middle Eastern cuisine.

How many ingredients does Kafta bi Tahini need?

This recipe needs 13 ingredients.

Is Kafta bi Tahini filling?

Satiety bar per serving is 9/10; keeps you full for a long time, made for a very hungry day. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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