Beef & Lamb Kefta Casserole (Large Tray)

Name: Beef & Lamb Kefta Casserole (Large Tray)
Cuisine: Israel
Ingredients: 800 g Ground beef; 400 g Ground lamb; 2 large (grated) Onion; 6 cloves (minced) Garlic; 1/2 cup (chopped) Fresh parsley; 2 tsp Cumin (ground); 2 tsp Paprika (sweet); 1 tsp Cinnamon (ground); to taste Salt & black pepper; 2 kg (thinly sliced) Potatoes; 1 liter Tomato sauce; 6 tbsp Olive oil

A recipe from Israel.

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Beef & Lamb Kefta Casserole (Large Tray)

Nutrition (per serving)

720Calories

46 gProtein

52 gCarbs

42 gFat

10 gSugar

1500 mgSalt

Ingredients

800 g Ground beef
400 g Ground lamb
2 large (grated) Onion
6 cloves (minced) Garlic
1/2 cup (chopped) Fresh parsley
2 tsp Cumin (ground)
2 tsp Paprika (sweet)
1 tsp Cinnamon (ground)
to taste Salt & black pepper
2 kg (thinly sliced) Potatoes
1 liter Tomato sauce
6 tbsp Olive oil

Method

Preheat oven 190°C (375°F).
Mix beef, lamb, grated onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, salt & pepper.
Form into 30–40 small kefta balls.
Layer half the potato slices in large deep tray → drizzle oil & season.
Scatter kefta over potatoes → cover with remaining potatoes → drizzle more oil.
Pour tomato sauce evenly over top → cover with foil.
Bake 1 hour → uncover last 20–30 min to brown and reduce sauce.