Description
Delicious and flavorful Spiced Beef Kafta Kebabs, perfect for grilling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Skewers (wooden or metal)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped onion, parsley, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, 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 damp hands, shape each portion into a long, oval-shaped kebab around a skewer, pressing firmly to ensure they hold together.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush the kebabs lightly with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Place the kebabs on the grill and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are browned and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 160°F.
- Remove the kebabs from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, mix in 1 teaspoon of sumac or a tablespoon of lemon zest into the meat mixture.
- Serve with pita bread, tzatziki sauce, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 kebab
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg