Description
You can make these Lebanese meatballs in bulk and freeze batches of them. They’re delicious served over a simple salad or as a sandwich in a pita.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 1/4 lb (540 g) ground lamb
- 1 egg
- 1 cup (240 ml) onions, finely minced and liquid discarded
- 1 cup (240 ml) parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp garlic paste
- 1/3 tsp nutmeg powder
- 1/3 tsp allspice powder
- 1/3 tsp fenugreek powder
- 1/3 tsp cloves powder
- 1/3 tsp cinnamon powder
- 1/3 tsp ground black pepper
- Salt according to taste
- Dash of cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients and shape as patties or as balls to put on skewers.
- Grease grill with oil and place the Kafta gently on the grill on medium heat for about 5-6 minutes.
- Gently turn the kafta over and cook evenly on all sides.
Notes
- Make sure the kafta does not stick to the grill.
- Substitute ground turkey or additional ground beef if ground lamb is not available.
- An alternative way of preparing Kafta is in the oven: Bake 20 minutes on 350 degree Fahrenheit, turning once. Then broil for about 5 minutes, turning once.
- Instead of using powdered spices, you may combine all the whole spices and crush in a coffee grinder (my preferred way).
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main
- Cuisine: Lebanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370