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Beyti Sarma
Medium 55 min~610 kcal 9/10
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Kafta Bil Saniyeh
A Levantine baked kafta tray with spiced beef, potatoes, tomatoes, onion, parsley, and a light tomato sauce.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 8 min📖 1 min readServes 5~520 kcal🌍 Middle Eastern🌍 Full translation
26 min prep 42 min cook
- #High Protein
- #For Guests
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Timeline
Total 1 h 8 min- Prep26 min
- Cooking42 min
Ingredients
5 servings
Quick:
For the meatballs
- 650 g Ground beef
- 2 Onions
- 0.5 bunch Parsley
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Allspice
- 0.6 tsp(~3 ml) Cumin
For the tray
- 4 Potatoes
- 3 Tomatoes
For the sauce
- 1.5 tbsp(~23 ml) Tomato paste
- 4 tbsp(~60 ml) Olive oil
- 1.2 cup(~240 ml) Water
General
- 1.2 dessert spoon(~12 ml) Salt
- 0.6 tsp(~3 ml) Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Grate the onions and squeeze out the excess juice, then finely chop the parsley.
- 2
Knead the ground beef with the onion, parsley, allspice, cumin, salt, and black pepper for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 3
Press the meat mixture into an oiled baking tray in a thin layer.
- 4
Slice the potatoes and tomatoes into thin rounds and arrange them over the kafta.
- 5
Mix the tomato paste, water, and olive oil, then drizzle the mixture over the tray.
- 6
Bake in a 190°C oven for 38 minutes, until the potatoes soften.
38 min38:00 - 7
Rest for 4 minutes after baking, then slice and serve.
4 min04:00
💡 Tip: Do not press the kafta mixture too thickly into the tray; a thin layer cooks more evenly and absorbs the tomato sauce better.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve the kafta hot with optional rice pilaf, sumac onions, and cucumber yogurt.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~520
kcal calories
34
g protein
30
g carbs
30
g fat
Protein 26%Carbs 23%Fat 51%
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.
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FAQ
How many servings does Kafta Bil Saniyeh make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Kafta Bil Saniyeh take?
Prep 26 minutes, cooking 42 minutes; 68 minutes in total.Is Kafta Bil Saniyeh difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Kafta Bil Saniyeh have?
Approximately 520 kcal per serving. Protein: 34g, carbs: 30g, fat: 30g.Is Kafta Bil Saniyeh allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Kafta Bil Saniyeh belong to?
This recipe belongs to Middle Eastern cuisine.How many ingredients does Kafta Bil Saniyeh need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
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