Kefta

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Servings: 10
Yield: 10 servings

Description

This is a twist on the traditional meatloaf! A lamb loaf is made with a generous amount of parsley and onion, and seasoned elegantly with lemon zest and allspice. Serve with pita bread or rice.

Ingredients

1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
3 medium onions, finely chopped
1 1/2 pounds ground lamb
2 teaspoons ground allspice
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 medium tomato, sliced

Directions

1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2 In a large bowl, mix together the parsley, onions, lamb, allspice, lemon zest, salt and butter until well blended. Use your hands for best results. Place in a baking dish, or pat into a 2 inch tall round on a baking sheet with sides. Arrange tomato slices on top.
3 Bake uncovered for 50 minutes in the preheated oven, until no longer pink and the internal temperature has reached at least 160 degrees F (72 degrees C). Serve with pita bread or rice.