Kefta Kabob. Kefta (or kofta) is a deliciously spiced and tender type of Moroccan kebab made using ground beef or lamb. The mixture is flavored with cumin, paprika, minced onion, coriander, and parsley and formed into skewers. The cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and mint leaves are optional but highly recommended.

But today's kofta kebab recipe is one of the more popular dishes in Egypt-a mixture of ground beef and lamb, blended with onions, garlic, parsley and a few of my favorite Middle Eastern. Mash the garlic into a paste with the salt using a mortar and pestle or the flat side of a chef's knife on your cutting board. Mix the garlic into the lamb along with the onion, parsley, coriander, cumin, cinnamon, allspice, cayenne pepper, ginger, and pepper in a mixing bowl until well blended. You can cook Kefta Kabob using 12 ingredients and 9 steps. Here is how you cook that.

Ingredients of Kefta Kabob

It's 2 tbsp of olive oil or vegetable oil.
You need 1 1/2 tbsp of fresh chopped cilantro.
You need 1 1/2 tbsp of fresh chopped mint.
It's 1 1/2 tbsp of fresh chopped parsley.
You need 1/2 cup of finely diced onion (yellow or spanish).
Prepare 1 of fresh finely chopped garlic clove.
Prepare 1 tsp of salt or to taste.
Prepare 1 tsp of cumin.
Prepare 1 tsp of pepper.
Prepare 1 lb of ground beef (I like 80/20).
Prepare 1 tsp of chili pepper flakes (if desired).
Prepare 1/4 cup of water.

In a large bowl, put the ground meat, flattened in the bowl, add all the ingredients. These lamb kabobs are delicious and unique. These are great by themselves, but I think they are especially delicious in a pita bread spread with hummus and tabuleh. I have recipes for all of that on here too!

Kefta Kabob step by step

mix all ingredients by hand in a bowl except for oil, until well incorporated for about 1 minute..
Form into golf ball size balls and flatten into 1/2 inch thick oval patties..
Place patties on plate and put in fridge for atleast 20 to 30 minutes to let ingredients incorporate. You can do this the night before and let sit overnight..
Before cooking, take meat out for atleast 5 to 10 min to bring closer to room temperature so meat cooks evenly..
Heat Oil in nonstick pan or grill pan on med - high heat. When oil is heated place about 6 patties to sautee leaving room between, so it can sear and not steam..
Let sear for 3 to 4 min on each side. You should have a beautiful caramelized brown finish..
You can place on paper towel or wire rack to rest until all pieces are cooked..
patties can be served in warm pita bread with hummus and/or tzatziki sauce. Feel free to add tahini sauce or a spicy chili sauce for heat! can also be served along a side of rice ( basmati or jasmine rice preferred).
During the summer this dish is best on the grill bc of the great char flavor you get! same cooking method, med high heat, 3 to 4 min each side. let them rest for a couple min to retain moisture..

Grilled Beef Kafta Kebabs are easy to prepare and use warm, rich Middle Eastern spices. You can eat the beef kebabs in a pita sandwich or on a plate of hummus with pita on the side. This delicious recipe for kefta kebabs is a great alternative to traditional grilling recipes. It has a ton of flavor without being too spicy for kids. If you go to an Arab butcher and ask him to give you kafta, most often he will make it for you in store to take home.