Beef Kafta
Difficulty Level: Easy
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Prep Time:20 Minutes
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Cook Time:PT30M10 Minutes
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Yield:4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- ⅓ cup grated onion
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- ⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon allspice
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon coriander
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 453.59g ground beef
- 78.86ml grated onion
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- 78.86ml chopped fresh parsley
- 4.26g kosher salt
- 2.13g ground black pepper
- 1.07g allspice
- 2.13g cumin
- 2.13g coriander
- 1.07g cinnamon
Kafta in Lebanon, or Kofta in other Middle Eastern countries is an oblong shaped meatball made from ground beef, onion, parsley and spices. It is often formed around a skewer for easy grilling and served with hummus and pita.
Preparation
STEP 1
In a medium bowl mix together ground beef, grated onion, grated garlic, chopped parsley, salt, pepper, and spices. (Clean hands are your best tool).
STEP 2
Shape meat mixture into kafta by forming into oblong shapes about 1 inch thick. They can be left free formed or shaped around a skewer.
STEP 3
Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil grates. Cook kafta for 4-5 minutes per side until nicely browned and cooked to your preferred level of doneness. Serve hot off the grill with your sides of choice.
Options
The food processor is a great tool for mincing the onion, garlic, and parsley.
Kafta can also be made using ground lamb, turkey, chicken, or a combination thereof.
Some suggested pairings would include hummus, pita, rice pilaf, tomato and cucumber salad, tabbouleh, olives, Feta cheese, tahini sauce, or Tzatziki.