Kafta Kebab
Juicy, herbed ground meat skewers grilled to perfection. A Middle Eastern classic that's simple and satisfying.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 30g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Grate the 1 medium onion and squeeze out excess liquid. Finely chop the 1/2 cup fresh parsley and mince the 3 garlic cloves.
Step 2
In a large bowl, combine the 1.5 lb ground beef, grated onion, parsley, garlic, 1 tsp ground allspice, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix until just combined.
Step 3
Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions. Shape each portion around a skewer into a long, thin sausage shape, pressing firmly.
Step 4
Brush the kebabs with the 2 tbsp olive oil. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Step 5
Grill the kebabs for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through (no pink inside).
Step 6
Rest the kebabs for 5 minutes before serving. Serve hot with flatbread, rice, or salad.
Tools you’ll need
- grill or grill pan
- skewers
- box grater
- mixing bowl
- pastry brush
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