Description
Lebanese Grilled Beef Kafta Skewers combine ground beef, fresh herbs, and warm spices into succulent grilled meat delights. Served with pita and tangy yogurt sauce, this classic Middle Eastern dish promises a delicious journey through traditional flavors you will savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 600 g (1.32 lbs) lean ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, quartered
- 1 cup fresh parsley, washed and patted dry
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp seven spice blend
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper, more to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Pulverize onion quarters and parsley in a food processor until uniformly minced, creating a fragrant herb base.
- Seasoning: Merge processed herbs with ground beef and authentic Middle Eastern spices in a spacious mixing bowl, massaging ingredients to distribute flavors thoroughly.
- Skewering: Mold seasoned meat mixture around metal or pre-soaked wooden skewers, forming consistent cylindrical shapes approximately 1-1.5 inches thick.
- Grilling Setup: Ignite grill to medium-high heat (375-400°F), lightly oil grates to prevent meat from sticking and ensure pristine grill marks.
- Cooking Process: Position kafta skewers on heated grill, searing each side for 3-5 minutes until exterior develops a rich caramelized crust and internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Resting: Transfer grilled skewers from heat, allowing 2-3 minutes of rest to redistribute internal juices and maximize meat tenderness.
Notes
- Meat Moisture Matters: Avoid overworking the ground beef to prevent tough, dense kafta; mix ingredients gently to maintain tender, juicy texture.
- Spice Precision: Use fresh, high-quality Middle Eastern spices like cumin and allspice for authentic, robust flavor profile that elevates the entire dish.
- Skewer Selection Strategy: Choose flat metal skewers to prevent meat rotation during grilling, ensuring even cooking and perfect caramelization on all sides.
- Temperature Control Technique: Let meat rest at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before grilling to promote consistent cooking and prevent dry, overcooked exterior.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg