Description
Collard Greens & Beef Kofta in Tomato Sauce is a delightful dish that combines tender beef kofta with vibrant collard greens, all simmered in a rich tomato sauce. This flavorful meal is perfect for cozy family dinners or impressing guests without spending hours in the kitchen. Serve it over fluffy rice or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce, and enjoy a comforting dining experience any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- ? cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- ? cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 28 oz canned tomatoes (whole or crushed)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups collard greens, chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic, onion, salt, and pepper until just mixed.
- Shape mixture into about 12 small oval patties and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown koftas on all sides (about 5 minutes per side) and remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add canned tomatoes with juices and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in collard greens and cook until wilted (about 5 minutes).
- Return koftas to skillet, cover, and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot with extra sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 290g)
- Calories: 378
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg