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Kofta in tomato sauce

Grilled kofta fingers in a rich tomato sauce with potato wedges — a family dinner tray.

Meatballs in sauce
Cooking time
1 hr 10 min
Hands-on time
30 min
Free time
30 min
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
Levantine
Calories
660

A kofta casserole is the perfect solution for a family dinner: seasoned meat, potatoes, and sauce, and the oven does the rest. The aroma of the meat as it caramelizes is enough to bring everyone together at the table before mealtime.

Before you start

  • Before you beginRead the steps completely, measure the ingredients, and prepare the tools before turning on the heat or oven.
  • Time managementPrepare the chopping and spices first, and start with the ingredient that takes the longest to cook so that all the ingredients are cooked together.

Ingredients

5people

Amounts follow the number of people

For the kofta

For the tray

When increasing the portions, use a wider pot, and gradually add the liquid and spices according to taste.

Shopping list

Equipment

  • Baking tray — The fingers are laid in it and browned under the grill before the sauce.
  • Aluminum foil — Covered first to cook the potato, uncovered at the end to brown the top.

Method

  1. Mix the kofta ingredients and shape them into fingers, then spread them out in an oven tray.

    10 min
    You’ll know it’s ready when

    Evenly sized fingers that hold together without falling apart or cracking.

    Tip: Cut the pieces to the same size so they all cook at the same time.

  2. Brown the fingers under the grill for a few minutes until they change color.

    10 min
    You’ll know it’s ready when

    The kofta has browned and released some of its fat.

    Tip: Work in batches and maintain a consistent temperature for even browning.

  3. Distribute the potato and tomato slices between the kofta pieces, and pour the sauce mixture (tomatoes, paste, water, and salt) onto the tray.

    5 min
    You’ll know it’s ready when

    The ingredients are spread in an even, tidy layer.

    Tip: Smooth the surface gently without applying excessive pressure so that the texture remains light.

  4. Cover with foil and bake at 200°.

    30 minYou can walk away
    You’ll know it’s ready when

    The potatoes are completely soft when pierced with a knife.

    Tip: Preheat the oven and monitor the color in the last few minutes.

  5. Uncover the foil and let it brown for a final ten minutes, then serve it with rice or bread.

    10 minYou can walk away
    You’ll know it’s ready when

    The sauce has thickened and the top has caramelized.

    Tip: Work in batches and maintain a consistent temperature for even browning.

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