5 from 10 votes
Grilled Kofta Kebab Recipe
This Grilled Kofta Kebab recipe mixes ground beef with onion, garlic, spices, parsley, and breadcrumbs for flavorful, tender kebabs. The mixture is formed around skewers and grilled over medium-high heat to develop a slightly charred, juicy exterior and well-seasoned interior. Kofta kebabs provide a rich blend of Middle Eastern flavors, perfect for serving with pita bread and fresh vegetables.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
184 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb ground beef 85% lean
- 1 onion
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup parsley chopped
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp Coriander
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Aleppo pepper
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp sumac
Serve with
- pita bread
- cucumber
- tomato
- tahini sauce
- herbs
Instructions
- Place the ground beef, onion, garlic, bread crumbs, parsley, and spices in a food processor and blend until all is well combined. Rest this mixture for 1 hour in the fridge.
- Soak wooden skewers for 30 minutes in cold water. Preheat the grill to medium high. Cut a potato in half and rub it on the grill grates. The starch in the potatoes make the grates nonstick.
- Wet your hands with cold water. Grab a fistful of the beef mixture and mold it around the skewer. Repeat with the remaining beef mixture and make sure to wet your hands every time.
- Grill on medium high for 3-4 minutes on each side. Flip a couple of times so they don't fall apart.
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Notes
- You may combine ingredients by hand instead of using a food processor if preferred.
- Prepare the meat mixture up to a day in advance and keep refrigerated until grilling.
- Omitting skewers and shaping the mixture into patties is an alternative cooking method.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days; reheat in the oven at 250°F for 15 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
184kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
0.4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
70mg
(23%)
Sodium
497mg
(21%)
Potassium
483mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
691IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 184
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 184kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 497mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 483mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 691IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.