Description
Enjoy flavorful Middle Eastern Kofta Kebabs with fresh herbs and spices. Try this easy recipe today for a delicious meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or lamb
- 1 small onion, grated
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Skewers (wooden or metal)
Instructions
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- In a large bowl, combine ground meat with grated onion, minced garlic, fresh herbs, and all spices. Mix until fully combined.
- Divide the mixture into 6–8 equal portions and mold each onto a skewer into an elongated oval shape.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat; lightly oil to prevent sticking.
- Cook the kebabs for about 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally until browned and cooked through.
- Serve hot with rice, flatbread, or dipping sauces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (approximately 85g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg