Armenian Beef Kofta with Tomato Bulgur

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 small onion, grated and squeezed dry
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp sweet paprika
• 1/4 tsp ground allspice
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 1 cup coarse bulgur
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 3/4 cups low-sodium beef broth
• 1 diced tomato
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Kosher salt and black pepper

Steps

1. Heat the oven to 425°F and line a sheet pan.
2. Mix beef, half the onion, garlic, cumin, paprika, allspice, parsley, salt and pepper; form 12 oval kofta.
3. Roast until browned and the centers reach 160°F, 14 to 16 minutes.
4. Meanwhile cook the remaining onion in oil, stir in tomato paste and bulgur, then add broth and tomato.
5. Cover and simmer the bulgur until tender, about 15 minutes; rest 5 minutes and serve with the kofta.

Allergen note: Contains wheat.

Use the listed quantities as a guide, adjust seasoning to taste, and cook proteins to a safe internal temperature.