
Kofta Kebab Recipe (Video Tutorial)
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5.0
54 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Chilling time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
476 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern

Kofta Kebab Recipe (Video Tutorial)
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Kofta kebab is a classic Middle Eastern ground beef recipe that's packed with flavor. Learn how to make kofta kebab with my step by step tutorial and video.
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Ingredients
- 1 large yellow onion
- 1 slice bread stale
- 2 lb ground beef
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp Coriander
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp dried mint
- 2 tbsp olive oil
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Instructions
- Peel the onion and grate it in a bowl.
- Squeeze the onion completely and save the juice. Place the squeezed onion in a large bowl.
- Soak the bread in the onion juice for about 10 minutes.
- To the grated onion, add ground beef, chopped parsley, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, cinnamon and dried mint. Mix well to make sure all the ingredients are well mixed.
- Add in the soaked bread and mix well. Knead the meat mixture using your hands.
- Cover the bowl with a plastic wrap and place the bowl in the fridge for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Form the meat mixture into patties and sear in the pan for about 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Serve with warm pita, yogurt sauce, fresh tomatoes, onion and cucumbers.
Notes
- Kofta kebabs on the grill:
- Kofta kebab in oven
- If you would like to make this recipe gluten-free, simply use gluten free bread.
- You can use all lamb, all beef or a combination of lamb and beef in this recipe.
- Turn the gas grill on to medium high.
- Once it's hot, brush it with olive oil and place the kofta kebabs on the grill.
- Grill for about 5 minutes on one side, flip and cook for another 4 minutes on the other side.
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF and coat a baking sheet with non stick spray.
- Place the kofta kebab patties on the baking sheet and brush them lightly with olive oil.
- Bake in the oven for 18 to 20 minutes, flip halfway through.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
6servings
Calories
476kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
42g
(84%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
16g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
135mg
(45%)
Sodium
549mg
(23%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 476 kcal
% Daily Value*
Serving | 6servings | |
Calories | 476kcal | 24% |
Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
Protein | 42g | 84% |
Fat | 31g | 48% |
Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 16g | 94% |
Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
Cholesterol | 135mg | 45% |
Sodium | 549mg | 23% |
Fiber | 1g | 4% |
Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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