Beef Kafta
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Prep Time:20 Minutes
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Cook Time:PT30M10 Minutes
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Yield:4 Servings
- 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.
In a medium bowl mix together ground beef, grated onion, grated garlic, chopped parsley, salt, pepper, and spices. (Clean hands are your best tool).
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.
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.
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.