Description
Savor the rich flavors of Lebanese kafta, skewers of seasoned ground meat with aromatic spices and fresh herbs, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or lamb
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp allspice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, mixing gently until just combined.
- Form the mixture into elongated patties or mold onto skewers.
- Heat a skillet or prepare the grill over medium-high heat and drizzle with olive oil.
- Cook the kafta for about 5-7 minutes on each side, until golden-brown.
- Remove from heat and serve hot with rice, pita, or garlic sauce.
Notes
Let the mixture sit for 15-30 minutes to enhance flavors. Customize with different herbs or spices as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg