Kofta With Spinach Recipe

Name: Kofta With Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef (or lamb); 2 packages of frozen cut spinach; 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs or matza meal; 1 14.5 oz. can of tomato sauce; 1 medium egg; 6 cloves fresh garlic, sliced; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 cup olive oil

Servings: persons

1
Thaw spinach and drain completely of any water
2
Mix ground beef, spinach, egg and bread crumbs
3
Add 1/2 tsp cumin, pepper and salt to mixture
4
Make small patties about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter
5
Saute in oil over medium heat until browned on both sides
6
Drain excess oil, but keep the scrapings from the meatballs
7
Pour tomato sauce over meatballs, add remaining cumin, salt and pepper (adjust to taste)
8
Add garlic slices
9
Heat on low heat, 45 minutes

954

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds ground beef (or lamb), 2 packages of frozen cut spinach, 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs or matza meal, 1 14.5 oz. can of tomato sauce, and more.

Yes, Kofta With Spinach falls under the Vegetarian 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Kofta With Spinach

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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