Middle Eastern · PANTRYHOP RECIPE
Kafta Kebabs with Rice
45 minutes · 4 servings · omnivore
A straightforward oven-baked version of the well-known Levantine beef kebab.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 lb (680 g) ground beef
- 1 small onion, grated
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp ground allspice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cups rice, cooked
Let’s make it
- Heat the oven to 425 F/220 C and line a baking sheet.
- Mix beef, onion, parsley, salt, cumin, pepper, and allspice. Shape into 8 oval logs or patties.
- Brush with oil and bake 15 to 18 minutes until the center reaches 160 F/71 C.
- Serve with rice.
Shape the kafta into smaller patties for children and serve plain rice alongside.
Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.
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