Description
A comforting Lebanese casserole made with seasoned kafta patties, baked potatoes, onions, tomatoes, and savory tomato sauce, perfect for a hearty family meal.
Ingredients
- 3/4 pound prepared kafta
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 2 medium onions, sliced
- 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1 chicken bouillon cube
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Shape the prepared kafta into patties and arrange them in a single layer in an oven-safe casserole dish.
- Bake the kafta for 20 minutes to help the patties firm up.
- While the kafta bakes, arrange the potato slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet, sprinkle with salt, and drizzle with vegetable oil.
- Bake the potatoes for 30 minutes at 375°F, flipping halfway through, until partially cooked.
- Layer the baked potato slices over the kafta patties in the casserole dish.
- Add the sliced onions over the potatoes, then top with the sliced tomatoes.
- In a bowl, whisk together the tomato paste, water, chicken bouillon cube, black pepper, and any remaining salt until smooth.
- Pour the tomato sauce evenly over the casserole.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 to 50 minutes.
- Remove the foil during the last 10 minutes of baking so the top can finish cooking and the sauce can reduce slightly.
- Serve hot with rice or pita bread.
Notes
- Baking the potatoes first helps them keep a better texture in the casserole.
- Chicken broth can be used instead of water and bouillon for deeper flavor.
- Sliced green bell peppers can be added for extra sweetness and color.
- Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- If the sauce is too thin, bake uncovered a few extra minutes to reduce it.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Lebanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
