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grilled beef kofta kebabs on skewers on a white platter.
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Beef Kofta Kebabs

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These Beef Kofta Kebabs are a mashup of a spiced beef meatball and a kebab. Bake them or grill them, serve them stuffed in a homemade pita or on couscous with a lemon-garlic or sumac sauce, and you'll be dreaming of desert travel and far off destinations.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: middle eastern
Servings: 4
Calories: 223kcal
Author: Joanne Stekler

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef ideally 90-10 or 85-15
  • 1 egg lightly beaten in a small bowl
  • 1 to 3 cloves garlic minced or grated
  • ¼ cup chopped parsley
  • ¼ cup pine nuts toasted and coarsely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon paprika smoked if available
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Add all of the ingredients to a large bowl, and mix gently until just combined.
    1 pound lean ground beef, 1 egg, 1 to 3 cloves garlic, ¼ cup chopped parsley, ¼ cup pine nuts, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • If you have the time, let the mixture rest in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  • Divide the mixture into 6 to 8 portions and shape into thick cylindrical logs. Insert a skewer into each log, and then press the meat firmly and evenly around the skewers into long, flattened cylinders.
  • Heat your oven to 425℉ and bake on a grill pan for about 15 minutes, flipping halfway, until the kebabs reach 160℉. You can also use a flat sheet-pan, lightly oiled or lined with parchment to minimize sticking.
  • Serve hot.

Notes

Tips for the best kofta kebabs:
  • Don't overwork the ground beef mixture.
  • Wet your hands if the mixture is sticking during shaping.
  • Let the kofta mixture rest in the refrigerator before cooking.
Alternatives
  • Shape the beef kofta mixture into about twenty 2-inch torpedos and skip the skewers.
  • Cook the beef kebabs on a grill over medium heat for about 8 to 10 minutes total.
Serve hot with:
  • Pita or over rice or couscous
  • Sumac sauce or tzatziki
  • Tomato and cucumber salad
  • Pickled onions

Nutrition

Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 1245mg | Potassium: 493mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 380IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 4mg