Description
These Kafta Kebabs are a delicious Middle Eastern dish made with a flavorful blend of ground beef or lamb and aromatic spices. Perfect for grilling, these kebabs are juicy and tender, making them a great addition to any barbecue or gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef or lamb (or a mix)
- 1 small onion (grated or finely minced)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, grated onion, parsley, garlic, allspice, cumin, cinnamon, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well using your hands until the ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Divide the mixture into 6–8 portions and mold each around a skewer, shaping into long, oval kebabs about 1 inch thick.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
- Grill the kafta kebabs for 4–5 minutes per side, or until cooked through and nicely charred.
- Serve warm with pita bread, hummus, or a side of rice and salad.
Notes
- For best flavor, chill the kebabs for 30 minutes before grilling.
- You can also cook them in a 400°F oven for 15–18 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 kebabs
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
