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!

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High Protein

High Iron

Mince,

Beef,

Dinner,

Stacey's Picks,

Family Favourites

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

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.

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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.

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

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