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Urfa Kebab - Turkish Ground Lamb Kebab
Urfa Lamb Kebab is a tender and delicious Turkish dish made from ground lamb mixed with red pepper paste and a few spices.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 555 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Turkish
Ingredients
- 750 g ground lamb
- ½ tablespoon red pepper paste
- 1½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 2 tomatoes (for garnish)
- 2 Turkish green peppers (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place the ground lamb in a large bowl. Add red pepper paste, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Mix everything together for at least 5–10 minutes until the meat becomes sticky and holds together.
- Cover and let it rest in the fridge for 1–2 hours so the flavors develop.
- Divide the lamb kofte mixture into four equal parts.
- Wet your hands to prevent sticking while handling the minced meat. Take one part of the mixture then shape it around the skewer to form a flattened köfte kebab. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
- Preheat a charcoal or gas grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill for 8 to 10 minutes per side, turning carefully to avoid breaking them.
- You can also use a gas BBQ, a griddle pan, or oven to cook your Urfa kebabs. On a BBQ, they take about 15 to 20 minutes, 10 to 12 minutes on a griddle pan, and 18 to 20 minutes in an oven preheated to 200°C (392℉).
- Serve them while still hot with lavash or pita bread, grilled tomatoes and peppers, sumac onion salad, and a side of yogurt or Shawarma White Sauce.
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Notes
- Use fresh lamb – The fresher the meat, the better the taste.
- Mix thoroughly – Kneading the meat well helps it stick to the skewers.
- Chill before cooking – This keeps the kebabs firm and easy to handle.
- Control the heat – Cooking over medium-high heat ensures a good char without drying out the meat.
- Make sure to turn the kebabs a few times to ensure all the sides are cooked equally.
- Have a bowl of water with you while handling and molding the minced meat around the skewer to form a flattened kofte kebab.
Nutrition Information
Calories
555kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
44g
(68%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
18g
Cholesterol
137mg
(46%)
Sodium
988mg
(41%)
Potassium
678mg
(19%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
757IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
57mg
(63%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 555
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 555kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 137mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 988mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 678mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 757IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 57mg | 63% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.