Beef koftas in a hole
Uniquely delicious and easy to make
4 - 6
Serves
15 mins
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
Recipe author
Beef + Lamb New Zealand
This beef koftas recipe is sure to be a hit in your household. Made with premium New Zealand beef mince, fragrant herbs, spices and served with a crispy batter, topped with sautéed red onions in olive oil for a touch of sweetness. Ideal for any gathering, this dish is sure to leave your taste buds satisfied. Don't miss out on this delicious and easy-to-make recipe!
This beef koftas recipe is sure to be a hit in your household. Made with premium New Zealand beef mince, fragrant herbs, spices and served with a crispy batter, topped with sautéed red onions in olive oil for a touch of sweetness. Ideal for any gathering, this dish is sure to leave your taste buds satisfied. Don't miss out on this delicious and easy-to-make recipe!
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Ingredients
Koftas
600g Quality Mark beef mince
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp paprika
1/3 tsp salt and pepper
Batter
200g plain flour
200ml milk
100ml water
4 eggs
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 cup olive oil
2 red onions
halved and sliced thinly
Method
Beef Koftas
1
Preheat the oven to 220°C and place a baking tray on a rack inside.
2
Batter: Combine the flour, milk, water, eggs, and baking powder in a bowl and mix well. Set aside to rest for 20 minutes while you make the koftas.
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Koftas: Place the NZ Beef mince, parsley, coriander, cumin and paprika in a bowl. Add a couple of grinds of salt and pepper and mix until well combined. Shape the mixture into 8 pointy-ended beef koftas (each around 7cm long) and set aside.
4
Remove the baking tray from the oven, add the ¼ cup of olive oil and return to the oven for 5 minutes.
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5
Then, add the sliced red onions to the tray, mix gently through the heated oil and bake for 5 minutes, turning halfway through.
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6
Add the koftas to the tray and cook for 5 minutes.
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7
Remove the tray from the oven, quickly pour in the batter, and bake for 20 minutes or until the pudding is crispy, golden and doubled in size.
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8
Remove and serve with a lovely garden salad filled with leafy greens and cucumber ribbons.
Nutrition Information per Serving (284g)
This nutrition analysis is based on 6 serves and does not include the salad to serve.
Energy
1670kJ (399 kcal)
Protein
31.6g
Total Fat
17.5g
Saturated Fat
4.3g
Carbs
27.3g
Dietary Fibre
2.9g
Sodium
281mg
Iron
3.9mg
Zinc
5.3mg
Vitamin B12
1.3µg
