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Moroccan Ground Beef Kofta Kebab

  • Author:Krista
  • prep_time Prep Time:35 minutes
  • cook_time Cook Time:12 minutes
  • total_time Total Time:47 minutes
  • yield Yield:81x
  • category Category:Dinner
  • method Method:Stove
  • cuisine Cuisine:Moroccan
  • Diet:Gluten Free

Description

Ground beef is blended with diced onions, minced garlic and a flavorful Middle Eastern spice mix in these tender pan-searedKofta Kebabs. Serve them over rice with cucumbers, cherry tomatoes and tzatziki sauce for a dinner you’ll devour.

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Ingredients

  • 2lb. ground beef
  • 1small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 3garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cupchopped fresh parsley
  • 2 teaspoons孜然
  • 1 teaspooncoriander
  • 1 teaspoonsmoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoonsumac
  • 1 teaspoonssalt
  • 1/2 teaspoonpepper
  • 1/2 teaspooncinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoonoregano

Instructions

  1. To a large bowl add ground beef, onion, parsley, garlic clove, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, sumac, salt, pepper, cinnamon and oregano.
  2. Using your hands or a wooden spoon, mix together until everything is thoroughly combined.
  3. Divide the mixture into 8 even sections. Shape each portion into long thick sausages, try to keep them all the same size. Insert a bamboo skewer through each kefta and squeeze the meat around it. Repeat until done.
  4. Place skewered kefta’s in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  5. Brush a small amount of oil to each kefta.
  6. Heat a large grill pan or skillet to medium-high heat. Spray with cooking oil and place skewered keftas on grill pan.
  7. Cook for 12-14 minutes, occasionally turning to cook on all sides until meat has cooked through and browned on all sides.
  8. Once internal temperature has reached 145°F remove from the grill.
  9. Serve over rice with cucumbers, cherry tomatoes,tzatziki,hummusandhomemade pickled onions.

Notes

  • To Store & Reheat:Store cooled leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat over medium-low heat until meat is warmed through.
  • To Freeze:Freeze cooled leftovers in a freezer-safe container or storage bag for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before reheating.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:1 kofta kebab
  • Calories:215
  • Sugar:1 g
  • Sodium:373 mg
  • Fat:12 g
  • Saturated Fat:5 g
  • Carbohydrates:3 g
  • Fiber:1 g
  • Protein:24 g
  • Cholesterol:71 mg

Keywords:beef kofta, kefta kebab, beef kabob