KOFTA KEEMA (MEAT SAUCE)

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Provided by Craig Claiborne

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 20m

Yield About 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup corn, peanut or vegetable oil
1 cup finely chopped onions
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a saucepan and add onions. Cook, stirring, until golden brown. Add meat and cook, chopping down with edge of a heavy metal spoon, until meat loses raw look.
  • Add the water and continue cooking, stirring often, until liquid is reduced by about half. Stir in tomato paste. Continue cooking about 5 minutes and add garlic. Cook, stirring often, about 5 minutes more or until reduced to about 2 cups. Add salt and pepper. Keep hot until ready to use. Serve with aushak (scallion dumplings).

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 295, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 351 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 1 gram

Masoudy “adam” Mahunda
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Not bad, but I've had better.


Edwin Seleka
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Easy to make and turned out great!


Torbaba Torbaba
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This dish was delicious! The meatballs were perfectly cooked and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


Siam Fakir
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Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. The meatballs were a bit too dense for my taste, and the sauce was a bit too sweet. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Ziddi Jutt
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. The meatballs were dry and the sauce was lacking in flavor. I added some extra spices and herbs, and it improved the dish significantly.


Adorkable Chaotic Weirdo
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The meatballs were well-cooked and the sauce was flavorful. I would recommend using less chili powder next time.


Sheron Clarke
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I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The meatballs were so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Loy alloys
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are always delicious. I usually serve it over pasta, but it would also be good with rice or potatoes.


chijindu eze
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I love how easy this recipe was to follow. Even as a beginner cook, I was able to make this dish without any problems. The meatballs were perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious.


Heera Jani
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This dish was easy to make and turned out delicious. The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


Collins Jalla
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I've tried many kofta keema recipes, but this one is by far the best. The sauce is flavorful and the meatballs are perfectly cooked. I highly recommend this recipe.


Habeeb Ayomide
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This kofta keema meat sauce was a hit with my family! The flavors were rich and complex, and the meatballs were tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.