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MIDDLE EASTERN KOFTA KEBABS

July 19, 2018 by Debbie 5 Comments

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I am still exploring new flavor profiles and Middle Eastern foods seem to be exactly what my taste buds are screaming for. I’m loving how much flavor I find in every morsel I eat. One thing I have noticed is they add larger quantities of spices and herbs than I’m used to using. I’m always afraid of adding too much. This journey has shown me differently. Not only the quantity used but the combination of flavors. It’s SO good!

Not only am I exploring foods from other countries but I’m looking for anything that can be put on the grill or smoker. It’s just downright “HOT” in the south. My kitchen heats up quickly so the logical solution is to cook as much outdoors as possible. This recipe works to satisfy both my longings.

Mix all ingredients together in a medium bowl. Form into golf ball-sized meatballs. This will make it much easier to work with on your skewers.

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Place 4 meatballs per skewer. With your hands, work the meatballs together by pressing together gently so they become one continuous piece of meat on the skewer.

Grill over medium to medium-high heat until the beef is cooked through.
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I served these with homemade naan bread, tzatziki sauce, chopped lettuce, and tomato. I’m not sure this would be considered a true Lebanese way to serve but it was really delicious!

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MIDDLE EASTERN KOFTA KEBABS

These grilled kofta kebabs are perfect for a summertime meal when you are craving those Middle Eastern food flavors. 
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keyword: beef, grill or smoker, middle eastern
Servings: 5
Calories: 239kcal
Author: Debbie

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper freshly ground
  • pinch cayenne pepper

Instructions

  • If using wooden skewers, soak them in a pan of water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
  • Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl. Form into golf ball sized meatballs.
  • Place 4 meatballs per skewer. With your hands, work the meatballs together by pressing together gently so they become one continuous piece of meat on the skewer.
  • Grill over medium-high heat until the beef is cooked through or internal temperature reaches 160 degrees, approximately 10-15 minutes total.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 763mg | Potassium: 303mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 508IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg

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I can hardly wait to have these again!

Filed Under: beef, burgers, sandwiches & wraps, grill & smoker Tagged With: beef, middle eastern foods

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Comments

  1. Carlos

    October 3, 2019 at 8:33 am

    You forgot one of the most important ingredients. Mint !

    Reply
    • Debbie

      October 3, 2019 at 10:44 am

      Mmmmm…that sounds good! I’ll try it next time, thanks!

      Reply
  2. Amber

    May 9, 2020 at 8:00 am

    Wow seems tempting. I will soon try them with chicken mince. Hope to get wonderful taste.

    Reply
  3. Timothy Perosak

    December 23, 2020 at 10:35 am

    What about using ice cold ground lamb

    Reply
    • Debbie

      December 23, 2020 at 1:32 pm

      Ground lamb would be fantastic! However, it’s not always readily available where we live in Georgia, so I substitute beef.

      Reply

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