Savor the robust flavors of the Middle East in your own kitchen with this easy-to-follow recipe for a beautifully layered Beef Kefta Casserole. The succulent ground beef, infused with aromatics and spices, sits under a vibrant layer of tomato sauce and onion to create a deliciously comforting dish.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a large baking pan with olive oil.
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Thinly slice quarter of the onion and set it aside for later. Finely chop the remaining three-quarters of the onion.
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In a large bowl, combine the chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, kosher salt, ground black pepper, allspice and ground beef.
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Pour the olive oil over the ground beef mixture. Use your hands to mix the ingredients thoroughly.
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Spread the meat mixture evenly on the greased baking pan. Using your index and middle fingers, create indents in the meat from one end of the pan to the other.
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Pour the tomato sauce uniformly over the meat mixture. Top the sauce with the reserved thinly sliced onion. Garnish with a bit more chopped parsley and the sliced tomato.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes. The sides of the casserole will shrink away from the edges of the pan when it's done.
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Serve your Beef Kefta Casserole warm. It pairs perfectly with a side of rice or roast potatoes, a fresh salad, and a dollop of yogurt or sour cream. Enjoy!