Kefta

4 Reviews

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 50 min
Ready In: 1 hr 10 min

“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.” - by CZ24

Ingredients

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

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Original recipe yields 10 servings

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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.
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.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (10 total)

Calories
192 cal
10%

Fat
14 g
22%

Carbs
4.3 g
1%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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MISTY IN GOTHENBURG

Nov. 2, 2003

"This recipe was easy to prepare and tasted fine. However, my loaf was swimming in fat when done. It was way too greasy, so I will DEFINITELY leave out the butter if I make this recipe again!..." See more"

Renee

Sep. 14, 2006

"Recipe was good. I did leave out the butter, tomato and lemon zest. I also used ground beef instead of lamb. The best way to prepare this is on the grill. Shape the meat into sausages and grill. M..." See moreMMMM! We serve with a garlic sauce, hummus and pita."

Renee

Apr. 19, 2010

"I added paprika and LOVED it! Also loved the lemon zest - I made this on a cookie sheet rolled into meatballs and flattened. I agree with other posters, lots of excess fat in the runoff (also why I l..." See moreiked the cookie sheet - drained the excess liquid) so I'll leave out the butter next time, but will definitely make again."

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