Description
Like a Mediterranean-spiced meatball, these grilled delights are made with lamb and beef and can easily be tucked into pita or served over a bed of greens.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground lamb
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground lamb, ground beef, mint, cinnamon, parsley, cumin seeds, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Form the mixture into oval-shaped meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- Chill the meatballs in the refrigerator for at least two hours.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread the chilled meatballs onto skewers.
- Grill the kofta skewers for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through.
- Serve with pita, salad, and mint sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 500
- Fat: 25
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 25