Description
Savory Lebanese Kafta Kebabs combine ground lamb with aromatic herbs and spices for a delightful Middle Eastern meal. Grilled to perfection, these tender skewers deliver authentic flavors you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 600 grams (1.32 pounds) lean ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, quartered
- 1 cup fresh parsley, washed and patted dry
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon seven spice blend
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
Instructions
- Finely chop onion and parsley in a food processor until uniformly minced and fragrant.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef with the processed herb-onion blend, incorporating all spices thoroughly by hand-mixing until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Mold the seasoned meat mixture around metal skewers, creating uniform cylindrical kebabs approximately 1-1.5 inches thick, ensuring compact and consistent shape.
- Heat gas grill to medium-high (around 400°F), lightly oil grates to prevent sticking, and grill kebabs for 4 minutes per side, rotating once, until internal temperature reaches 160°F and exterior develops a caramelized, slightly charred surface.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by letting the meat mixture rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before shaping, allowing spices to meld together.
- Use wet hands when forming kebabs to prevent meat from sticking and create smoother, more uniform shapes.
- For a leaner option, substitute half the ground beef with ground turkey or lamb for added variety and reduced fat content.
- Prevent kebabs from spinning on skewers by using flat metal skewers or soaking wooden skewers in water before use to ensure even cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Lebanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg