Savory, juicy grilled beef kofta kebab, a classic Middle Eastern favorite! Spiced ground beef is shaped into ovals on skewers, then grilled to perfection. This beloved dish—found everywhere from Morocco to Iran—never fails to tempt.
🧂 Ingredients
🍽️ Servings: 4
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- 500g ground beef (use 20% fat)
- 1 onion, grated
- 4 clove garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp paprika powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp allspice (baharat)
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- Bamboo or metal skewers
- For serving: mint yogurt, tabbouleh salad, naan or pita bread
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👩🍳 Instructions
- 1 Grate the onion and squeeze out the liquid until it's dry — this is key so the kofta doesn't fall apart
- 2 Combine all the kofta ingredients, mixing well by hand until fully incorporated
- 3 Let the mixture rest in the fridge for 30 minutes so the spices can soak in
- 4 Shape the mixture into long oval logs around the skewers, pressing firmly
- 5 Chill again in the fridge for 15 minutes
- 6 Preheat the grill or grill pan over high heat
- 7 Brush lightly with oil, then grill the kofta, turning occasionally
- 8 Grill for 10-12 minutes until cooked through and nicely charred with grill marks
- 9 Serve with mint yogurt (yogurt + mint leaves + garlic + salt), salad, and bread
💡 Tips
• The key to kofta that holds together: the onion must be squeezed completely dry and the meat mixture must be beaten/mixed well
• Don't skip the chilling time in the fridge — it helps the kofta stick to the skewers
• Grill over real charcoal for that authentic smoky flavor
📊 Nutrition Facts / serving
380
Calories (kcal)
30g
Protein
22g
Fat
12g
Carbs
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