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Kafta bil Sanieh

Lebanon

Kafta bil sanieh is a staple Lebanese family dinner, valued for its simplicity — everything bakes together in one tray.

Lebanese spiced minced meat patties baked in a tray with tomato, potato and pepper — a homely, one-pan family dinner full of warm spice.

Authentic Lebanon Kafta bil Sanieh recipe
Prep
20 mins
Cook
45 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
375 kcal
Serves
6
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used

Ingredients

600gminced lamb or beef
1onion, grated
large bunchparsley, finely chopped
1 tspseven spice blend
3potatoes, sliced
400gtomatoes, sliced

Method

1

Mix mince with grated onion, parsley and seven spice, then shape into flat patties.

2

Arrange sliced potato in a baking tray, layer patties on top, then top with sliced tomato.

3

Drizzle generously with olive oil.

4

Bake at 190C for 40-45 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden.

Chef's Tip

Grating the onion rather than dicing releases more moisture, keeping the kafta patties tender.

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