Dairy-Free Egyptian Kofta with Tomato Sauce and Rice
Flavorful dairy-free kofta (meatballs) simmered in a rich tomato sauce, served with fluffy rice. A satisfying and comforting Egyptian lunch.
Ingredients
- about 450 g Ground Lamb or Beef
- 1/2 medium Onion
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon Coriander
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- about 790 g Canned Crushed Tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
- 1/2 cup Vegetable Broth
- 4 cups Cooked Rice
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1In a large bowl, combine the ground lamb or beef, chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper.
- 2Mix well with your hands until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- 3Form the mixture into small, oblong-shaped meatballs (kofta).
- 4Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 5Brown the kofta on all sides, then remove them from the skillet and set aside.
- 6In the same skillet, add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and vegetable broth.
- 7Bring to a simmer, then return the kofta to the skillet.
- 8Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the kofta are cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- 9Serve the kofta and tomato sauce over cooked rice.
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