Description
Succulent Middle Eastern kofta kebabs bring aromatic spices and grilled meat magic to your plate. Juicy lamb blends perfectly with herbs, promising a delicious journey through traditional flavors you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 0.5 lb ground lamb
Herbs and Aromatics:
- 1 medium yellow onion, quartered
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 whole bunch of parsley, stems removed (about 2 packed cups parsley leaves)
- 0.5 tsp ground green cardamom
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 slice of bread, toasted until browned and soaked in water until fully tender
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1.5 teaspoons ground allspice
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon ground sumac
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
For Serving:
- Pita bread
- Tahini sauce
- Tomato wedges
- Onion wedges
- More parsley
Instructions
- Immerse wooden skewers in water for 30-60 minutes to prevent burning during grilling, then set aside.
- Preheat gas grill to medium-high heat, lightly coating grates with oil to ensure smooth cooking surface.
- Pulse onion, garlic, and parsley in food processor until finely chopped, creating an aromatic herb base.
- Add ground beef, lamb, soaked bread (thoroughly squeezed), and selected spices to food processor, blending until a uniform, cohesive meat mixture forms.
- Transfer meat mixture to mixing bowl, preparing to shape kebabs with consistent thickness and texture.
- Carefully mold meat around skewers, creating cylindrical shapes approximately one inch thick, ensuring even distribution and compact formation.
- Arrange skewered kebabs on parchment-lined tray, maintaining spacing between each kebab.
- Position kebabs on preheated grill, cooking for 4 minutes on initial side to develop caramelized exterior.
- Rotate kebabs, grilling additional 3-4 minutes until meat reaches desired doneness and achieves rich, golden-brown coloration.
- Immediately transfer grilled kofta to serving platter, accompanying with warm pita bread, creamy tahini sauce, and prepared accompaniments.
Notes
- Prepare all ingredients and equipment beforehand to ensure a smooth, stress-free cooking experience with perfectly grilled kofta kebabs.
- Soak wooden skewers in water to prevent burning and ensure even, controlled grilling without unexpected flame flare-ups.
- Create a uniform meat mixture by thoroughly processing ingredients, which helps develop rich, well-blended flavors and consistent texture.
- Shape kofta kebabs carefully and maintain a consistent 1-inch thickness to guarantee even cooking and juicy, tender results.
- Monitor grilling time closely, cooking 4 minutes per side at medium-high heat to achieve a deliciously caramelized exterior while keeping the inside moist and flavorful.
- Serve immediately with warm pita, fresh tahini sauce, and complementary sides to enjoy the kebabs at their peak temperature and taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg