Description
Middle Eastern kafta kebabs blend ground meat, herbs, and spices into a savory grilled delicacy. Fragrant parsley, onions, and warm spices create a mouthwatering dish you’ll crave at your next outdoor gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 600 g (1.32 lbs) lean ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, quartered
- 1 cup fresh parsley, washed and patted dry
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp seven spice (pre-mixed spice blend)
- 1/8 tsp cayenne (more to taste)
Instructions
- Herb Preparation: Pulse onion and parsley in a food processor until finely chopped, creating an aromatic herb blend that will infuse the meat with vibrant flavor.
- Meat Mixing: Combine the herb mixture with ground beef and spices, thoroughly kneading with hands to ensure even distribution of ingredients and develop a harmonious texture.
- Skewering: Mold the seasoned meat mixture around metal skewers, crafting uniform cylindrical kebabs approximately one inch thick to promote consistent cooking and elegant presentation.
- Grill Preparation: Heat the grill to medium-high, lightly oiling the grates to prevent sticking and facilitate beautiful caramelization of the kafta’s exterior.
- Grilling Process: Place skewers on the preheated grill, cooking each side for approximately 4 minutes until achieving a golden-brown crust and ensuring the meat is completely cooked through without any pink center.
- Resting and Serving: Remove kebabs from the grill, allowing them to rest briefly for juice redistribution, then plate immediately with traditional Middle Eastern accompaniments like flatbread, crisp salads, or creamy yogurt sauce for a complete culinary experience.
Notes
- Herb Blend Tip: Quickly pulse onion and parsley together to release maximum flavor and create a uniform, aromatic base for the meat mixture.
- Mixing Technique: Use clean hands to blend ingredients thoroughly, ensuring spices and herbs are evenly distributed throughout the ground beef for consistent taste.
- Skewering Strategy: Shape meat cylinders carefully and uniformly, maintaining one-inch thickness to guarantee even cooking and perfect texture on the grill.
- Grilling Precision: Aim for golden-brown exterior with slight char, cooking each side for approximately 4 minutes to achieve fully cooked meat without drying out.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg