Middle Eastern Meatballs (Kofta Kebabs)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
18 Servings
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Calories
114 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Middle Eastern Meatballs (Kofta Kebabs)
Description
This recipe uses a combination of fresh parsley, mint, and minced garlic blended with ground beef to build an herbaceous and savory base. The addition of ground coriander, cumin, cinnamon, allspice, cayenne, and ginger creates a complex spice profile characteristic of Middle Eastern cuisine. Grated onion adds moisture and subtle sweetness to the meat mixture.
The mixture is shaped into quarter-cup-sized meatballs and cooked in a cast iron skillet or sheet pan at 425 degrees Fahrenheit, ensuring an even cook and a slight crust on the exterior. The result is tender and flavorful meatballs suitable as appetizers, main dishes, or part of a mezze platter.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped, fresh
- 1 tablespoon mint minced, fresh
- 6 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 2 tablespoons ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons cumin ground
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1/3 cup onion grated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- Add all the ingredients except the beef into a bowl and stir well.
- Add in the beef and stir until just combined.
- Form into 1/4 cup meatballs (I use an ice cream scoop) onto your cast iron skillet or sheet pan.
- Cook for 15-18 minutes or until cooked through.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 18Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 114 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 114kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 229mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 179mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 90IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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