Middle Eastern Kofta Kebab Recipe

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Additional Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    55 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    401 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Lebanese

Middle Eastern Kofta Kebab Recipe

This amazingly easy to make kofta kebab recipe is jam-packed with middle eastern seasonings and spices and seared to perfection.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 ½ pounds ground sirloin
  • ½ pound ground lamb
  • 1 peeled small diced yellow onion
  • 5 finely minced garlic cloves
  • 1/3 cup finely minced parsley
  • 2 tablespoons finely minced mint
  • 1 tablespoon sumac
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper
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Instructions

  1. Add all of the ingredients into a large bowl and thoroughly mix everything together until completely combined.
  2. Place in the refrigerator covered for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
  3. Remove the meat mixture and take out a large chunk and form it into a tight cylinder.
  4. Skewer the meat cylinder and then press and pull it to fit a majority of the skewer. Repeat until all of the meat has been used.
  5. Preheat your grill to 450° to 550° F or a griddle to medium-high heat.
  6. Place the kofta kebabs right onto your grill or griddle and cook for 3-4 minutes or until very browned and cooked throughout.
  7. Remove and serve.

Notes

  • Chef Notes:
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  • Make-Ahead: This recipe is meant to be eaten as soon as it is done cooking, but you can keep it warm for about an hour at low temperatures in the oven (165° F) before serving.
  • How to Store: Keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. This will freeze well covered for up to 3 months. Thaw for 1 day in the refrigerator before reheating.
  • How to Reheat: Place directly on a hot grill (450° to 550° F) for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until hot. You can also place it on a cookie sheet tray and bake in the oven at 350° for 6-8 minutes or until hot. Likewise, you can heat it up in the microwave.
  • If the meat starts to fall off the skewer when forming it to the skewer chill it in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to help it tighten up.
  • For adding za'atar to your recipe, use 1 teaspoon per pound and replace it with all of the spices except salt and pepper.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 401kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 117mg (39%) Sodium 987mg (41%) Potassium 549mg (16%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 396IU (8%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 51mg (5%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 401 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 401kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 117mg 39%
Sodium 987mg 41%
Potassium 549mg 12%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 396IU 8%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 51mg 5%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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