Grilled Lebanese Beef Kafta Patties
These savory kafta patties are made with ground beef, onion, fresh parsley and traditional Lebanese spices. Perfect on the grill or under the broiler.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground sirloin (or lamb or turkey)
- 1 onion quartered, medium
- 1 cup parsley fresh
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground allspice
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Pre-heat grill or broiler to high heat.
- Place all ingredients in a food processor or high speed blender and pulse until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
- Using wet hands, form into 12 evenly sized, small patties.
- Spray grill with non-stick grilling spray and grill patties for 2-3 minutes per side, turning once for medium-rare. Cook longer for well done.
- Serve over bulgur wheat or rice pilaf.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 224
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 224kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 5.7g | 2% |
| Protein | 23.8g | 48% |
| Fat | 12.2g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.2g | 42% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 958mg | 40% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1.6g | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.