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Kofta Kabob on a skewer over lettuce and tomatoes
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Kofta Kebab

Skewers of ground beef and lamb with fresh herbs and loads of warm Mediterranean spices grilled to charred perfection make this kofta kebab recipe an absolute delight to eat.
Course Appetizer, dinner, Entree
Cuisine Mediterranean
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 365kcal
Author Imma

Ingredients

  • ½ pound ground beef
  • ½ pound ground lamb
  • ½ medium yellow onion, minced or grated
  • ½ medium red bell pepper, minced
  • 2 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1 cup parsley, minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • ½ teaspoon pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon green cardamom, ground
  • ½ teaspoon sumac, ground
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg, ground
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary, ground
  • ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • Pita bread homemade

Instructions

  • Soak skewers, if using wooden skewers, for at least 30-60 minutes, totally submerged in water before using it to prevent burns.
  • Add ground beef and lamb to a large bowl and set aside.
  • Blend onions, bell pepper, garlic, and parsley in a food processor or blender.
  • Transfer the mixture into a fine sieve and then use a rubber spatula to press out as much liquid as possible out of the minced vegetables.
  • Add the mixture to the bowl together with meat, all the spices, and breadcrumbs.
  • Using your hands, mash the mixture together until evenly combined.
  • Take a fistful portion of the meat mixture and mold it on a wooden skewer. Press the meat to cover the extent of the skewer and set it aside. Also, feel free to use two skewers because it helps when turning the kofta to grill all sides.
  • Continue with this process until all the beef mixture has been used up.
  • Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. If using a grill pan, lightly spray or oil to prevent the kofta from sticking to the pan.
  • Place the kofta kebabs right onto your grill and cook for 3-4 minutes or until browned and cooked through. Cooking times will vary depending on the thickness of the kebabs.
  • Remove and serve with fattoush salad, pita bread, and dill sauce. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 240g | Calories: 365kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 417mg | Potassium: 423mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1594IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 4mg