Baked Kafta - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion (grated)
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup parsley (finely chopped)
1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
2 zucchini, 6-8 inces long (sliced)
2 medium potatoes (sliced)
2 medium carrots (sliced)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup tomato paste
3 cups water

Preparation

Set oven at 375.
Combine meat, onion, 1 tsp. salt, pepper and parsley.
Mix well.
Form into 1 1/2 inch balls then flatten into patties and fry slightly in a skillet with the oil, turning over once, (do not cook through).
Remove from skillet and place in a baking or casserole dish.
Combine remaining ingredients and add to meat patties.
Stir gently.
Bake for 45-60 minutes or until carrots are tender.
Serve with rice pilaf.