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Middle Eastern Meatballs (Kofta Kebabs)
Middle Eastern Meatballs (Kofta Kebabs) made in 15 minutes with middle eastern spices and ground beef. Just like your favorite restaurant!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 18 Servings
Calories: 114 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley , chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint , minced
- 6 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 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 grated onion
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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
114kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
34mg
(11%)
Sodium
229mg
(10%)
Potassium
179mg
(5%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
90IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 18Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 114
% 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.