Lebanese Kafta Kebabs
Succulent skewers of seasoned ground beef with aromatic spices and fresh herbs, perfect for grilling and sharing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Total Time: 31 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 600 grams lean ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, quartered
- 1 cup fresh parsley, washed and patted dry
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon seven spice blend
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Chop the Vegetables: Place the quartered onion and fresh parsley into a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the lean ground beef with the chopped parsley-onion mixture and all the spices. Mix thoroughly.
- Shape the Kebabs: Take a handful of the meat mixture and press it around skewers, about 1 to 1.5 inches thick.
- Grill the Kebabs: Preheat the grill to medium-high, grill the kebabs for about 4 minutes on each side until cooked through and charred.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding a dash of allspice or sumac to the meat. Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 kebab
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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