Lebanese · beginner
Lebanese Spiced Beef Kafta Skillet With Tomatoes
Tender lean ground beef patties infused with parsley and aromatic seven spice, cooked over layered potato and tomato slices.
- PREP TIME
- 20 min
- COOK TIME
- 30 min
- SERVES
- 4
LET’S MAKE IT
Step by step
- 01
Place grated onion in a clean paper towel and squeeze out excess moisture. Combine ground beef, drained onion, minced parsley, seven spice blend, and 1 teaspoon of sea salt in a large bowl.
- 02
Mix meat mixture thoroughly by hand for 2 minutes until sticky and uniform. Divide into 8 equal portions and shape into flattened oblong patties about half-inch thick.
- 03
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a wide oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear beef kafta patties for 2 minutes per side to develop color; remove and set aside.
- 04
Arrange potato slices in an overlapping single layer across the bottom of the skillet. Lay tomato slices over potatoes, then arrange seared kafta patties on top.
- 05
Whisk tomato paste, warm water, remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and a pinch of salt together until blended. Pour evenly over patties and vegetables.
- 06
Cover skillet tightly with a lid or foil. Simmer over medium-low heat for 20 minutes, then remove cover and simmer 5 additional minutes until potatoes are soft and tomato sauce is reduced.
A LITTLE KITCHEN KNOW-HOW
Layered Pan-Baking
Cooking meat over raw vegetable slices in a covered skillet, allowing seasoned juices to steam and soften the underlying vegetables.
Notes from the kitchen
- Draining liquid from grated onions is essential to prevent kafta patties from breaking apart during searing.
- Make quick homemade Lebanese seven spice by combining equal parts ground black pepper, allspice, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, ginger, and coriander.
- Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Lebanese; regional versions vary.
- Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.
