Turkish Kofta & Potato In The Oven

Yield: 6

1 hr 15 min

Spiced beef meatballs baked with potatoes, tomatoes and peppers in a tomato sauce.

prepPreheat oven to 200°C / 390°F
1 onion, cut into quarters	Process onion, garlic & bread until fine	Add beef, parsley & spices; process	Add water & oil; process until combined	Shape into meatballs same size as potato	Assemble koftas, potatoes, tomatoes & peppers in tray	Pour sauce over koftas & vegetables	Bake 200°C / 390°F, 45–60 min
2 cloves garlic
2 slices bread, torn into pieces
500 g 2 oz ground beef (or half ground lamb)
1/2 bunch parsley
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
3 tbsp water
1 1/2 tbsp olive oil (for the kofta)
3–4 medium potatoes, sliced 2 cm thick
2–3 tomatoes, sliced 2 cm thick
2–3 green peppers, halved if thick
1/2 tbsp olive oil (for the sauce)	Heat oil, stir in tomato paste 3–4 min	Add hot water, simmer 2–3 min
1 tbsp tomato paste (heaped)
480 ml hot water or more

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