Savory Beef and Vegetable Fritters (Rehik or Shifta)

These delicious beef and vegetable savory fritters, also known as Rehik or Shifta, are a flavorful delight. Fried to golden perfection, they are perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or enjoyed alongside a fresh salad. Here's a step-by-step guide to making these irresistible fritters, perfect for any meal occasion.

Ingredients

🥩 1 pound ground beef
🥔 1 large potato, shredded
🧅 1 medium-sized onion, finely chopped
🌶️ 1 bell pepper, any color, finely diced
🍅 1 tomato, finely chopped
🧄 2 cloves of garlic, minced
🌿 1/2 cup parsley or cilantro, chopped
🥫 6 oz tomato paste
🌶️ 1/3 cup pepper paste
🌾 1 cup flour
🐔 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
🧂 1 teaspoon salt
🌿 1 teaspoon cumin
🌿 1 teaspoon coriander
🌶️ 1 teaspoon chili flakes
🌶️ 1 teaspoon black pepper
🛢️ About 2 cups oil for frying

Instructions

1- Prepare the Mixture:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, shredded potato, chopped onion, diced bell pepper, chopped tomato, minced garlic, and parsley or cilantro.
• Add in the tomato paste and pepper paste.
• Season the mixture with chicken bouillon, salt, cumin, coriander, chili flakes, and black pepper.
• Sprinkle the flour evenly over the mixture, and thoroughly mix everything until well combined.

2- Shape the Fritters:

• Preheat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
• To prevent sticking, dip your fingers into a bit of oil. This will help you shape the fritter dough into patties.
• Form the mixture into thin, even-shaped fritters. Any shape you prefer will work fine.

3- Fry the Fritters:

• Carefully place the fritters into the hot oil.
• Fry each side until they turn golden brown and the meat is cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side.
• Remove them from the skillet and place on paper towels to drain the excess oil.

4- Serve:

• Serve the fritters hot, either in a sandwich or wrap with fresh vegetables or alongside a rich bowl of lentil soup.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: Makes about 12-15 fritters
Calories: Approximately 180 per serving
Protein: ~10g per serving
Fats: ~10g per serving
Carbohydrates: ~14g per serving
Equipment:

• Large mixing bowl
• Non-stick skillet
• Spatula or slotted spoon

Cooking Tips:

• Make sure the oil is hot before adding the fritters to ensure they cook evenly and achieve a crispy texture.
• You can adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.

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Savory Beef and Vegetable Fritters (Rehik or Shifta)