Baked Kofta in Mushroom-Cream Sauce with Melted Cheese

Ingredients

• •500 g minced beef
• •1 small onion, finely chopped
• •Salt to taste
• •1 tbsp olive oil
• •1 cup mushrooms, sliced
• •1 tbsp butter
• •2 tbsp qishta (Egyptian cream)
• 1 cup water or beef broth
• •2 potatoes, cut into small cubes
• •Cheddar or mozzarella for topping
• •Cooked rice, to serve

Steps

1. 1In a bowl, combine the minced beef with the chopped onion and a pinch of salt. Knead by hand until the mix is smooth and cohesive.
2. 2Shape the mix into evenly-sized balls.
3. 3In a deep pan, heat the olive oil and sear the kofta balls until golden brown on all sides, then lift them out.
4. 4In the same pan, add the sliced mushrooms with a pinch of salt and the butter. Stir over medium heat until they brown and cook through.
5. 5Stir in the qishta with the mushrooms, then pour in the water or beef broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
6. 6Return the kofta balls to the pan and add the cubed potatoes. Stir gently and leave on medium heat for 8 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
7. 7Transfer everything to a baking tray and scatter the cheddar or mozzarella over the top.
8. 8Place the tray under the broiler until the cheese melts and the top turns golden.
9. 9Serve hot over rice.

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