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Turkish Oven-Baked Lamb Kofte

This Oven-Baked Kofte Recipe is a favourite amongst my family and friends! It's a simple and basic recipe that's bursting with flavour. Here is all you need to know to make your own kofte bake at home!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 250 g lamb mince
  • 3 potatoes about 700 g
  • 20 g parsley
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 onion
  • 500 ml boiling water
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 50 g sun-dried tomato paste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C/356°F/gas 4. Dice the onion and the parsley finely. In a large bowl, combine the onion, parsley, lamb mince, crushed garlic, red pepper flakes, paprika and salt. Knead the mixture until ingredients fully combined. Roll into balls.
  • Chop the potatoes and place in a baking tray. Place meatballs on top of the chopped potatoes. In a measuring jug, mix the sun-dried tomato paste and boiling water. Stir until paste has dissolved into the water. Pour the tomato water slowly over the dish.
  • Cover tray with aluminium foil. Bake for 50 minutes. After 50 minutes, remove foil and place back in the oven for 15 minutes, or until the kofte balls are seared. Enjoy!