Recipe adapted from here- https://feelgoodfoodie.net/recipe/kafta-potato-stew/
Ingredients:
- For the Kofta
1/2 cup parsley leaves
1 onion, coarsely chopped
4 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
2 pounds ground beef
1 tbsp 7 spice
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp coriander
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp chili flakes
2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp pepper
- To make the stew:
2 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and sliced
1 large onion, sliced
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 tbsp sea salt, or to taste
1/2 tsp pepper
1 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/2 a green pepper, or cubanelle, sliced
3 1/2 cups of tomato passata
2 cups water
Directions
- In a food processor, place the parsley, garlic and onion. Pulse until finely chopped. Set aside.
- In a bowl, add the ground beef. Add the parsley/garlic/onion mixture, and the rest of the kofta ingredients. Mix with your hands very well until well incorporated and smooth. Form meatballs or patties. It makes around 12.
- In a large pan, heat oil. Add the patties and cook until starting to brown on the bottom. Shake it up a little, then add the sliced onions, cooking for a couple more minutes until onions start to soften. Nestle in the potatoes, being careful not to break apart the koftas.
- Add the rest of the stew ingredients, stirring until incorporated. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for around 30 minutes. Serve with rice if desired. Enjoy!




