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Juicy Lebanese Kafta Kebabs (Grilled Beef Skewers)

Authentic Lebanese kafta kebabs made with seasoned ground beef, herbs, and spices, grilled to juicy perfection.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main
Cuisine: Lebanese, Middle Eastern
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

Kafta Mixture
  • 1 lb ground beef 80–85% lean
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped and squeezed
  • 0.5 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp allspice
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 0.5 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Grill or grill pan
  • Skewers

Method
 

  1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix gently until just combined.
  2. Cover and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes.
  3. Shape mixture onto skewers.
  4. Preheat grill to medium-high and oil grates.
  5. Grill kafta 8–10 minutes, turning regularly, until cooked through.
  6. Rest briefly and serve warm.

Notes

Serve with pita, garlic sauce, and salad for an authentic Lebanese meal.