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Juicy beef kebabs with vibrant vegetables grilled to perfection

Beef Kofta Kebabs

Juicy and savory Middle Eastern style beef kebabs, perfect for grilling and easy to prepare, making for a special dinner without the fuss.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Kebab Mixture
  • 1 lb Ground beef (80/20) Use beef with some fat for juiciness.
  • 1 medium Onion (grated or very finely minced) Squeeze out extra liquid.
  • 2 cloves Garlic (fresh, minced) Use fresh garlic for better flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley (or a mix of parsley and cilantro), chopped For flavor and freshness.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin For warm spiced flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground coriander Adds to the complexity of flavors.
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika (sweet or smoked) Choose based on your preference.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances overall flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper To taste.
  • pinch Cinnamon or allspice (optional) For traditional kebab flavor.
Grilling Brush Mixture
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil For keeping the kebabs glossy.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice Adds acidity and flavor.
  • pinch salt Salt (to taste) To enhance grilling flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Step 1: Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning, or prepare metal skewers.
  2. Step 2: In a bowl, mix ground beef, grated onion (squeezed dry), garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and pepper with your hands until just combined.
  3. Step 3: Chill the mixture in the fridge for at least 20 minutes to help shape the kebabs.
  4. Step 4: Divide the mixture into equal portions. Wet your hands slightly and shape around each skewer into long sausage shapes.
Grilling
  1. Step 5: Preheat grill to medium-high, oil the grates, and grill the kebabs for about 8-12 minutes, turning to brown on all sides.
  2. Step 6: Brush the kebabs with the olive oil and lemon juice mixture while grilling.
  3. Step 7: Let the kebabs rest for a couple of minutes before serving.

Notes

Serve with warm pita, salad, and sauce. For leftovers, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.