Kafta bil Sanieh (Lebanese Baked Kafta)

Step 1

In a food processor, finely chop the onion and parsley

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, add the ground beef, spices, salt to the chopped parsley and onions

Step 3

Knead together well until evenly distributed. You can also combine everything in the food processor until you have a fine texture

Step 4

Shape into patties, then with a little vegetable oil in a non stick pan, flash fry for 2 minutes on each side. Set aside

Step 5

Half fry the potatoes in some vegetable oil until they start to go slightly golden. Set aside

Step 6

In an oven dish, layer the kafta patties, tomatoes and potatoes either horizontally or vertically

Step 7

In a measuring jug, mix together the water, tomato concentrate, salt and black pepper and pour over so 3/4 of the dish is submerged

Step 8

Add the thin layers of onion and brush a little with regular olive oil and sprinkle a little salt

Step 9

Bake in the oven for half an hour on 180 degrees fan (350F) until the onions turn golden

Step 10

Serve either with vermicelli rice or alone.