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Chermoula Spiced Beef Koftas

Chermoula Spiced Beef Koftas

with Harissa Veg Rice and Pickled Onion
Mimi Morley
Mimi MorleyUpdated on March 05, 2026
Calories
629 kcal
Protein
34.8g protein
Total
45 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Sulphites
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Celery
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

1 unit(s)

Aubergine

(May contain traces of: Celery)

1 unit(s)

Bell Pepper

(May contain traces of: Celery)

½ unit(s)

Echalion Shallot

2 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

12 grams

Red Wine Vinegar

(Contains: Sulphites)

100 grams

Basmati Rice

10 grams

Chicken Stock Paste

10 grams

Breadcrumbs

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)

1 sachet(s)

Chermoula Spice Mix

240 grams

British Beef Mince

50 grams

Harissa Paste

(Contains: Sulphites)

Not included in your delivery

½ tsp

Sugar

200 milliliter(s)

Water for the Rice

¼ tsp

Salt for the Breadcrumbs

2 tbsp

Water for the Breadcrumbs

Energy (kJ)2631 kJ
Energy (kcal)629 kcal
Fat28.4 g
of which saturates9.2 g
Carbohydrate65.3 g
of which sugars12.4 g
Dietary Fibre7.7 g
Protein34.8 g
Salt2.7 g
Iron0.6 mg
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Garlic Press
Small Bowl
Baking Tray
Medium Saucepan
Lid
Large Bowl

Instructions

Get Prepped
1

Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.

Trim the aubergine, then cut into roughly 2cm pieces. Halve the pepper and discard the core and seeds. Slice into thin strips.

Halve, peel and thinly slice the shallot. Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

In a small bowl, combine the red wine vinegar and sugar (see pantry for amount). Season with salt and pepper, stir in the shallot, then set aside.

Roast the Veg
2

Pop the aubergine and pepper onto a baking tray. Drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat.

Spread out in a single layer. TIP: Use two baking trays if necessary.

When the oven is hot, roast on the top shelf until the veg is soft and golden, 20-25 mins. Turn halfway through.

Once cooked, remove from your oven and set aside.

Cook the Garlic Rice
3

Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of oil in a medium saucepan (with a tight-fitting lid) on medium-high heat.

Once hot, add the half the garlic and stir-fry for 1 min.

Stir in the rice, chicken stock paste and water for the rice (see pantry for amount). Bring to the boil, then turn the heat down to medium and cover with the lid.

Leave to cook for 10 mins, then remove the pan from the heat (still covered) and leave to the side for another 10 mins or until ready to serve (the rice will continue to cook in its own steam).

Shape your Koftas
4

While the rice cooks, in a large bowl, combine the chermoula, salt and water for the breadcrumbs (see pantry for amount), then add the beef mince and remaining garlic. Season with pepper and mix together with your hands.

Shape into mini sausage shapes, 4 per person. Flatten to make koftas. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw mince.

Time to Bake
5

Pop the koftas onto a large baking tray.

Bake on the middle shelf of your oven until browned on the outside and cooked through, 12-15 mins. IMPORTANT: The koftas are cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

Finish and Serve
6

When everything's cooked, fluff up the rice with a fork and stir through the roasted pepper, aubergine and harissa paste (add less if you'd prefer things milder.

Taste the rice and add salt and pepper if needed, then share between your bowls.

Top with the koftas and spoon over the pickled shallot to finish.

Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: The koftas had great flavour, and the pickled shallots added a perfect finishing touch.
  • Ease of prep: Some found the koftas became dry; avoid overmixing and overcooking to keep them moist.
  • Suggestions: Consider reducing the amount of stock to make the rice less salty.
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