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Juicy Lebanese Kafta Kebabs

Tender and flavorful Lebanese kafta kebabs made with ground beef, fresh herbs, and aromatic spices, grilled to juicy perfection.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 6 kebabs
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 310

Ingredients
  

Kafta Mixture
  • 1 lb ground beef 20% fat
  • 1 onion grated
  • 0.5 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 0.25 cup fresh mint finely chopped
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp allspice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper optional
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste optional
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Skewers
  • Grill or grill pan
  • Grater

Method
 

  1. Grate the onion and squeeze out excess liquid.
  2. In a bowl, combine ground beef, onion, parsley, mint, spices, tomato paste, lemon juice, and olive oil.
  3. Mix until combined, then refrigerate for 20–30 minutes.
  4. Divide into 6–8 portions and shape around skewers into long cylinders.
  5. Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and lightly oil.
  6. Grill kebabs for 3–4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
  7. Rest for 2–3 minutes and serve hot with pita and sauces.

Notes

Use ground beef with higher fat for juicier kebabs. Avoid over-mixing.