Kofta Kebab Recipe (Video Tutorial)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 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)
Description
The Kofta Kebab recipe starts by grating a large yellow onion and squeezing out its juice to soak stale bread, which adds moistness and tender texture to the ground beef. Mixing in chopped parsley and a blend of spices—cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and dried mint—gives the meat mixture a distinctively savory and slightly sweet aroma typical of Middle Eastern cuisine.
After chilling, the mixture is shaped into patties and cooked either on a pan with olive oil or grilled until evenly browned. The kebabs have a flavorful crust and a juicy interior. Serving with warm pita bread, yogurt sauce, and fresh vegetables like tomato, onion, and cucumber complements the rich meat and spices.
For convenience, these kebabs can be baked in the oven or grilled. Using gluten-free bread adapts the recipe for dietary needs. The method preserves moisture and balances spices for an authentic, well-rounded kebab experience.
Ingredients
- 1 yellow onion large
- 1 lice bread stale
- 2 lb ground beef
- 1/4 cup parsley chopped, fresh
- 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
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
- Use gluten-free bread to make the recipe suitable for gluten-free diets.
- For grilling, preheat the grill and brush with olive oil before cooking the kebabs.
- Oven-bake at 400ºF for 18 to 20 minutes, flipping halfway for even cooking if pan-searing is not preferred.
- Mixing lamb and beef or using either meat alone works well based on preference.
- Serve kofta kebabs with warm pita, yogurt sauce, and fresh vegetables like tomatoes, onions, and cucumbers.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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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Overall Rating
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