Stuffed Kufta Recipe

Name: Stuffed Kufta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 4 onions, thinly sliced; 1 large tomatoes, peeled and sliced; 1 teaspoon ras el hanout spice mix; 1 pinch saffron, about 10 threads; 5 whole cloves; 2 cups water; 1 (250 g) can tomato sauce; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup raisins; 1 tablespoon honey; the meatballs; 450 g ground lamb; 1 onion, grated; ½ cup dried breadcrumbs; 1 egg, beaten; 1 teaspoon ras el hanout spice mix; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 2 hard-boiled eggs, cut into wedges

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
4 onions, thinly sliced
1 large tomatoes, peeled and sliced
1 teaspoon ras el hanout spice mix
1 pinch saffron, about 10 threads
5 whole cloves
2 cups water
1 (250 g) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup raisins
1 tablespoon honey
the meatballs
450 g ground lamb
1 onion, grated
½ cup dried breadcrumbs
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon ras el hanout spice mix
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 hard-boiled eggs, cut into wedges

1
The Sauce: Heat the oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
2
Add the onions, and cook until well softened-about 15 minutes stirring often.
3
Add the tomato, Ras el Hanout spice, saffron and cloves.
4
Stir and cook for about 3 minutes.
5
Add the water, tomato sauce, salt, raisins and honey.
6
Bring to the boil over high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
7
Place the kufta in the sauce, leaving the heat on a simmer.
8
Cook WITHOUT STIRRING, covered, for 10 minute or until the meat is cooked.
9
Meatballs: Mix together all ingredients (except eggs) kneading well.
10
Take walnut-sized portions of mix and spread them in your hand to form a disc.
11
Place an egg wedge in the middle of the disc and gather the meat up around the egg, to make meatballs stuffed with egg.
12
Place the stuffed meatballs on a platter, and allow to rest in the fridge for 10 minutes.
13
Serve with plain steamed rice.

652

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Carbs

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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 4 onions, thinly sliced, 1 large tomatoes, peeled and sliced, 1 teaspoon ras el hanout spice mix, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Kufta 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Stuffed Kufta

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Variations & substitutions

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