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Grilled Moroccan Kefta Kebabs
Moroccan beef and lamb kababs are seasoned with a North African spice mix, onions, and fresh herbs, before hitting the grill. This grilled kefta recipe is easy and delicious and one of the best kebab recipes to make on your grill or smoker.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 412 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
African , Middle Eastern , Moroccan
Ingredients
- 1.5 Pounds ground beef
- 0.5 Pounds ground lamb
- ½ Cup cilantro Chopped
- ½ Cup parsley Chopped
- 2 Tablespoons fresh mint Finely Chopped
- 1 white onion Grated and liquid drained
Kefta Seasoning
- 1 Tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons Berbere Seasoning or Ras el Hanout
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon coriander powder
Instructions
- Combine all of the spices for the seasoning mix and mix to combine.
- Using a food processor or cheese shredder, grate the onion. Allow to sit for 1-2 minutes then drain the liquid from the bowl.
- Thoroughly mix the meat, chopped herbs, seasoning mix, and grated onion until evenly combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
- Form into equal sized skewers. You can vary the size of the kebabs based on preference and the number of kefta kebabs that you want to make.
- Set up your grill or smoker for direct and indirect heat. Grill temp should be about 400 degrees. Grill the lamb and beef kebabs over direct heat for about 5 -6 minutes, rotating every couple minutes, until browned. Once browned, move the meat skewers to indirect heat and continue to cook to an internal temperature of 155 degrees, about 10 more minutes. Note: cooking time will vary depending on the size and shape of the Moroccan kebabs.
- Once you have finished cooking the kefta on your grill, remove to a plate and rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
412kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
108mg
(36%)
Sodium
930mg
(39%)
Potassium
481mg
(14%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
642IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
52mg
(5%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 412
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 412kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 108mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 930mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 481mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 642IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.