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Beyti Sarma
Medium 55 min~610 kcal 9/10
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Tahini Beef Meatball Bake
Levantine baked beef kofta over potatoes with a lemony tahini sauce, warming spices, parsley, and garlic.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 8 min📖 1 min readServes 5~520 kcal🌍 Middle Eastern🌍 Full translation
28 min prep 40 min cook
- #High Protein
- #For Guests
- #Baked
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Timeline
Total 1 h 8 min- Prep28 min
- Cooking40 min
Ingredients
5 servings
Quick:
Köfte
- 750 g Ground beef
- 1 Yellow onion
- 0.5 bunch Parsley
Baharat
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Allspice
- 0.6 tsp(~3 ml) Cumin
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
Taban
- 3 Potatoes
Sos
- 0.7 cup(~140 ml) Tahini
- 4 tbsp(~60 ml) Lemon juice
- 2 clove Garlic
- 0.8 cup(~160 ml) Water
For cooking
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Olive oil
General
- 1.2 dessert spoon(~12 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Knead the ground beef with grated onion, parsley, spices, and salt.
- 2
Shape the kofta mixture into long oval pieces.
- 3
Slice the potatoes thinly and spread them in a baking dish with olive oil.
- 4
Arrange the koftas over the potatoes and bake at 200°C for 18 minutes.
18 min18:00 - 5
Whisk the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and water until smooth.
- 6
Pour the sauce over the koftas and bake for 18 more minutes.
18 min18:00 - 7
Remove kofta bi tahini from the oven, rest for 5 minutes, and serve hot.
5 min05:00
💡 Tip: Leave the tahini sauce fluid at first because it thickens in the oven; loosen it with a few spoonfuls of water if needed.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with sumac onions, green salad, and optional flatbread.
Good sources
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- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~520
kcal calories
30
g protein
30
g carbs
31
g fat
Protein 23%Carbs 23%Fat 54%
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.
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 Tahini Beef Meatball Bake make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Tahini Beef Meatball Bake take?
Prep 28 minutes, cooking 40 minutes; 68 minutes in total.Is Tahini Beef Meatball Bake difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Tahini Beef Meatball Bake have?
Approximately 520 kcal per serving. Protein: 30g, carbs: 30g, fat: 31g.Which allergens does Tahini Beef Meatball Bake contain?
This recipe contains Sesame. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Tahini Beef Meatball Bake belong to?
This recipe belongs to Middle Eastern cuisine.How many ingredients does Tahini Beef Meatball Bake need?
This recipe needs 13 ingredients.
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