Beef koftas in a hole

Uniquely delicious and easy to make

Serves

4 - 6

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

30 mins

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!

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

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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

Preheat the oven to 220°C and place a baking tray on a rack inside.

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.

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.

Remove the baking tray from the oven, add the ¼ cup of olive oil and return to the oven for 5 minutes.

Then, add the sliced red onions to the tray, mix gently through the heated oil and bake for 5 minutes, turning halfway through.

Add the koftas to the tray and cook for 5 minutes.

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.

Remove and serve with a lovely garden salad filled with leafy greens and cucumber ribbons.