Lebanese Kafta and Potato Bake

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 425°F. Grate the onion, squeeze out the juice, and mix with the beef, chopped parsley, allspice, cinnamon, 1.5 tsp salt, and pepper. Shape into 12 small patties.

2. 2

   Slice the potatoes 1/4 inch thick, toss with the oil and salt, and spread in a 9x13 pan. Bake 10 minutes to give them a head start.

3. 3

   Arrange the patties over the potatoes with tomato slices tucked between them.

4. 4

   Stir the garlic into the tomato sauce with 1/2 cup water and pour over the top.

5. 5

   Bake 20 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the kafta is cooked through (160°F).