Kifta

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Kind of like the Arab version of meatloaf... This is one of the most common Arabic recipes, that no Arab home is unfamiliar with! Goes great with garden salad. Enjoy!!

Submitted by Aida
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 ½ cups vegetable oil for frying

  • 1 large potato, thinly sliced

  • 2 pounds ground beef

  • ½ onion, minced

  • 3 cloves garlic

  • ½ bunch fresh parsley, chopped

  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt

  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper

  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground allspice

  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground nutmeg

  • 1 ½ teaspoons cumin

  • 1 large tomato, thinly sliced

  • ½ onion, sliced

  • 2 cups long grain white rice

  • 4 cups water

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, place potato slices in a thin layer, and fry just until golden. Remove with a slotted spoon, and set aside on paper towels.

  2. In a medium bowl, mix together the ground beef, minced onion, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, allspice, nutmeg, and cumin. Press flat into a 7x11 inch baking dish. Arrange potato slices over the meat in an even layer. Place tomato slices over the potato. Top with slices of onion. Cover with aluminum foil.

  3. Bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove the aluminum foil from the top, and continue to bake for another 15 minutes, or until browned.

  4. While the kifta is cooking, combine the rice and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender. When kifta is done, cut into squares and serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

1626 Calories
117g Fat
98g Carbs
46g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 1626
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 117g 150%
Saturated Fat 24g 121%
Cholesterol 136mg 45%
Sodium 985mg 43%
Total Carbohydrate 98g 36%
Dietary Fiber 5g 17%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 46g 91%
Vitamin C 25mg 28%
Calcium 91mg 7%
Iron 10mg 53%
Potassium 961mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.