Kafta Meat Fingers in Lemon-Tahini Sauce
Kafta combines seasoned ground beef with warm mixed spices, served with a creamy tahini and lemon sauce that balances the meat with bright citrus and nutty richness. These comforting meat fingers make a satisfying family meal, especially alongside rice, flatbread, or a simple salad.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves3
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Kafta Meat Fingers in Lemon-Tahini Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 68 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 52 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 43
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2
Place beef in a bowl, season with salt and pepper, and mix to combine. Form into 6 small finger shapes, then place on an ungreased baking sheet.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until starting to brown, about 7 minutes.
- 4
Combine water, tahini, lemon juice, mixed spices, salt, and pepper in a bowl; whisk until the tahini is dissolved and the mixture is fluffy, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Transfer the tahini mixture to a saucepan over low heat; cook and stir constantly until simmering, about 3 minutes. Add meat fingers to the saucepan. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the meat is fully cooked and no longer pink inside, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
- Calories 554.81 kcal High 28%
- Protein 32.72 g Good Source 65%
- Carbohydrate 17.37 g 6%
- Total Fat 40.27 g High 52%
- Saturated Fat 9.19 g High 46%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 61.24 mg High 20%
- Sodium 264.91 mg Moderate 12%
- Dietary Fiber 8.04 g Good Source 29%
- Total Sugars 3.63 g --
- Added Sugars 3.3 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 266.31 mg Good Source 20%
- Iron 11.04 mg Good Source 61%
- Potassium 22.73 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Sesame
About This Recipe
Kafta Meat Fingers in Lemon Tahini Sauce is made with 9 ingredients and serves 3. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Beef, Black Pepper, Ground Beef, and Lemon Juice. Each serving provides about 554.81 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Kafta Meat Fingers in Lemon-Tahini Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef, Black Pepper, Ground Beef, Lemon Juice, Mixed Spice. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Kafta Meat Fingers in Lemon-Tahini Sauce?
- About 50 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 554.81 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Kafta Meat Fingers in Lemon-Tahini Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Kafta Meat Fingers in Lemon-Tahini Sauce healthy?
- Kafta Meat Fingers in Lemon-Tahini Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 554.81 calories and 32.72 g of protein, or 65% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 264.91 mg (12% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 9.19 g (46% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.3 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Sesame, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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