Kifta
Kifta layers spiced ground beef with golden fried potatoes, juicy tomatoes, and onions for a warmly seasoned bake that’s tender inside and lightly browned on top. Aromatics like garlic, parsley, allspice, nutmeg, and cumin give it deep Middle Eastern character. Serve it hot over fluffy rice for a comforting family meal or a casual weekend dinner.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Kifta, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 35 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 48 / 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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- 52
- Heart Health
- 39
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 30
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the potato slices in a thin layer and fry until just golden. Lift them out with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 2
In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef, minced onion, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, allspice, nutmeg, and cumin. Press the mixture evenly into a 7x11 inch baking dish. Lay the potato slices over the meat in an even layer. Arrange the tomato slices over the potatoes. Add slices of onion on top. Cover with aluminum foil.
- 3
Bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven.
- 4
Remove the aluminum foil from the top, and bake for another 15 minutes, or until browned.
- 5
While the kifta cooks, combine the rice and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is tender.
- 6
When the kifta is done, cut it into squares and serve over the rice.
- Calories 1748.94 kcal High 87%
- Protein 47.26 g Good Source 95%
- Carbohydrate 105.5 g 38%
- Total Fat 128.86 g High 165%
- Saturated Fat 30.32 g High 152%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 162.28 mg High 54%
- Sodium 227.64 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 9.13 g Good Source 33%
- Total Sugars 12.61 g --
- Added Sugars 9.9 g Moderate 20%
- Calcium 98.77 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 9.44 mg Good Source 52%
- Potassium 508.88 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 35.66 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 15.47 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Kifta is made with 14 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Diced Onion, Fresh Parsley, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 1748.94 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Kifta made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Diced Onion, Fresh Parsley, Garlic, Ground Allspice. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Kifta?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1748.94 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Kifta easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Kifta healthy?
- Kifta has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 1748.94 calories and 47.26 g of protein, or 95% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 227.64 mg (10% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 30.32 g (152% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 9.9 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, 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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