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