Description
Kafta Kebabs are flavorful skewers made with ground beef or lamb, mixed with fresh herbs and spices, perfect for grilling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef or lamb
- 1 small onion, finely grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef or lamb, grated onion, minced garlic, parsley, mint, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if using. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions. With wet hands, shape each portion into a long, oval shape around a skewer, pressing firmly to ensure the meat adheres to the skewer.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush the kebabs lightly with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Grill the kebabs for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are browned and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 160°F.
- Remove the kebabs from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve the kafta kebabs.
Notes
- For added flavor, try mixing in a tablespoon of pomegranate molasses into the meat mixture for a sweet and tangy twist.
- If you prefer a vegetarian option, substitute the meat with a mixture of finely chopped mushrooms, chickpeas, and spices for a hearty alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 kebab
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg