Description
Elevate your weeknight dinners with these mouthwatering Kafta Kebabs, ready in under 30 minutes! This easy Lebanese recipe features juicy ground beef infused with a delightful blend of spices and fresh herbs. Perfect for grilling enthusiasts and those seeking a quick yet flavorful meal, these kebabs are versatile enough to pair with pita bread, salads, or grilled vegetables. Whether you’re entertaining guests or enjoying a cozy family night, these beef kafta skewers promise to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 1 cup fresh parsley
- 600 grams ground beef (lean)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon seven spice blend
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- In a food processor, pulse the quartered onion and parsley until finely chopped.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped onion-parsley mixture, salt, black pepper, seven spice blend, and cayenne. Mix gently until just combined.
- Mold the mixture around skewers to form kebabs about 1 to 1.5 inches thick.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil it. Grill the kebabs for about 4 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Serve hot with your choice of sides like salad or dipping sauces.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Lebanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 kebabs (150g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Let the meat mixture rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before shaping to enhance flavor. Feel free to customize your skewers by adding chopped bell peppers or other veggies for added nutrition.