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Beef Kafta

This is a Lebanese style Beef Kafta recipe that's made with ground beef, parsley, onions and a blend of Middle Eastern spices- perfect on the grill or stove

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 202 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup parsley
  • 1 small yellow onion quartered
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 teaspoons 7 Spice
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon Coriander
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Place the parsley in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely chopped, remove and set aside.
  2. In the same food processor bowl used to chop the parsley, place the quartered onion and pulse until finely chopped. Drain the onions slightly to release excess moisture.
  3. Return the parsley back to the bowl of the food processor with the onions. Add the ground beef to the food processor in addition to all the spices. Run the food processor on pulse once or twice until ingredients are well combined and form a pasty meat mixture.
  4. Transfer the mixture from the food processor to a large bowl and form the Kafta into an oblong shape about 1 inch in thickness. You can form them on a wooden skewer or without. 
  5. Grease the grates of a gas grill or indoor grill pan, and preheat it to medium high heat. When heated through, transfer the kafta to the grill. Grill for 4-5 minutes per side, depending on your preferred level of doneness.
  6. Serve hot off the grill with your choice of side.

Notes

  • Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last about 3-4 days in the fridge.
  • Make Ahead: You can make the patties ahead of time and freeze for up to 3 months. When ready to grill them, thaw in the fridge overnight or for at least 6-8 hours.
  • Sourcing: You can find the the spices mentioned at Middle Eastern markets, natural-foods stores or even in large supermarkets, often located with other Middle Eastern ingredients. Sometimes you might even just find "Kafta" spices which has the spices all combined. In that case, you can use 1 1/2 tablespoon of the kafta spice in place of all the other spices. If you can't find 7 Spice, substitute All Spice.

Nutrition Information

Calories 202kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 53mg (18%) Sodium 52mg (2%) Potassium 237mg (7%) Vitamin A 75IU (2%) Vitamin C 2.1mg (2%) Calcium 24mg (2%) Iron 1.7mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 202

% Daily Value*

Calories 202kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 53mg 18%
Sodium 52mg 2%
Potassium 237mg 5%
Vitamin A 75IU 2%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 2%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 1.7mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.