Beef Kofta with Tahini Roasted Cauliflower

Name: Filipino Beef Tapa with Garlic Rice
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 1 lb thin beef sirloin; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp calamansi juice; 1 tbsp brown sugar; 4 cloves garlic cloves; 3 cups cooked white rice; 2 tbsp neutral cooking oil; 0.25 tsp black pepper

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Heat the oven to 425°F. Cut the cauliflower into bite-size florets and spread them on a sheet pan. Toss with the olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
5 min220°C
2
Roast the cauliflower for 20 to 25 minutes, turning once, until browned at the edges and tender when pierced.
25 min220°C
3
While the cauliflower roasts, finely chop the parsley and garlic. Combine them with the ground beef, cumin, coriander, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Mix gently until evenly combined.
5 min
4
Shape the beef mixture into 12 oval kofta, about 1 inch thick. Place them on a second sheet pan.
5 min
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Roast the kofta for 12 to 15 minutes, turning halfway, until browned and the centers reach 160°F on an instant-read thermometer.
15 min220°C
6
Whisk the tahini, juice from the lemon, and water until smooth. Drizzle the lemon-tahini sauce over the roasted cauliflower and serve with the kofta.
2 min

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Filipino Beef Tapa with Garlic Rice

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In a nonreactive bowl, combine soy sauce, calamansi juice, brown sugar, black pepper, and two minced garlic cloves. Add the beef and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
30 minRefrigerated
2
Remove the beef from the marinade and pat it dry. Discard the used marinade. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3 minMedium-high heat
3
Sear the beef in batches without crowding, turning once, until browned and the thickest pieces reach at least 145°F.
8 min65°C
4
Transfer the beef to a plate and rest for 3 minutes.
3 minRoom temperature
5
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet. Add the remaining two minced garlic cloves and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
1 minMedium heat
6
Add the cooked rice and stir-fry until hot and lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
5 minMedium-high heat
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Serve the garlic rice with the rested beef tapa.
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