Kefta with Two Sauces Recipe

Name: Kefta with Two Sauces
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds ground beef or lamb; 4 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; Pinch of cinnamon; 1 medium onion, coarsely grated; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup full-fat plain yogurt; 1 cup tomato sauce; Pinch of cayenne pepper; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 large pitas, warmed and quartered

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds ground beef or lamb
4 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Pinch of cinnamon
1 medium onion, coarsely grated
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup full-fat plain yogurt
1 cup tomato sauce
Pinch of cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 large pitas, warmed and quartered

1
In a bowl, combine the meat with 2 teaspoons of cumin and the parsley, salt, pepper and cinnamon.
2
Squeeze any excess liquid from the grated onion; add to the meat.
3
Mix well.
4
Form the meat into eight 1/2-inch-thick oval patties.
5
Melt the butter in a small skillet.
6
Add the garlic and cook over moderate heat until fragrant but not browned, about 1 minute.
7
Transfer to a small bowl and whisk in the yogurt.
8
Season with salt and pepper.
9
In the same skillet, warm the tomato sauce over moderate heat and stir in the cayenne and the remaining 2 teaspoons of cumin.
10
In a nonstick skillet, heat the oil until shimmering.
11
Add the kefta and cook over moderate heat, turning occasionally, until cooked through, 10 minutes.
12
Place the pitas on 4 plates and top with the kefta.
13
Spoon some tomato and yogurt sauce over the kefta and serve, passing the remaining sauce at the table.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds ground beef or lamb, 4 teaspoons ground cumin, 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Kefta with Two Sauces falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Kefta with Two Sauces

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