Kofta with potatoes and vegetables recipe - Iraqifoodkitchen English

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier, while vegetable oil is more affordable.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are nutritious and quick to cook, while canned beans are budget-friendly.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried thyme

Dried thyme can provide a similar aromatic quality at a lower cost.

Mix ground beef, chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper in a bowl until well combined.

Shape the mixture into oval patties or balls.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add the kofta patties to the skillet and cook until browned, about 4-5 minutes per side.

Remove the kofta and set aside.

In the same skillet, add diced potatoes and carrots; sauté for 5 minutes until slightly softened.

Add chopped bell peppers and tomatoes; cook for another 5 minutes.

Stir in chickpeas, lemon juice, cinnamon, and bay leaves; season with salt and pepper.

Return the kofta to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

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