Middle Eastern Baked Kofta

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground beef (85/15)
• 1 cup parsley
• 2 garlic cloves
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 1/2 an onion
• 1/2 a red bell pepper
• 1 –2 tbsp allspice or seven spice
• 2 small potatoes cut into thin slices
• 1 onion cut into slices
• 1 bell pepper cut into slices
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 halved garlic cloves
• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   In a food processor, blend the bell pepper, garlic, onion, and parsley until fine.

2. 2

   Add that mixture to the ground beef. Season generously with salt and pepper. Also, add the allspice and mix all together. Do not overwork the meat.

3. 3

   Take a handful of the meat and shape using the palm of your hands into what looks like a small chubby sausage! I think they look like mini footballs! You can shape them however you like though.

4. 4

   In a bowl, mix together the olive oil, tomato paste, salt, and pepper. To that, mix in the veggies and toss. Let them get coated well with this mixture.

5. 5

   In the desired nonstick baking pan, stack the koftas with veggies in between. Top with some slices of bell pepper too.

6. 6

   Cover with aluminum foil and bake covered on 375°F for 45 minutes and 15 minutes uncovered. Enjoy with some bread or rice!