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Beef Kafta Kebabs

Beef Kafta Kebabs


  • Author: Julia Walton
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

Get ready to fire up the grill with these juicy and deeply spiced Beef Kafta Kebabs—a bold, protein-rich dish that’s perfect for any backyard BBQ or quick dinner idea. Made with ground beef, fresh parsley, onion, garlic, and warm Mediterranean spices, this recipe delivers a satisfying smoky flavor and comes together in under 30 minutes. Whether you’re planning a healthy snack, easy dinner, or need family-friendly food ideas, this simple yet delicious kebab recipe will become a go-to favorite. Serve them in pita wraps, over rice, or with roasted veggies for a complete meal.


Ingredients

1 pound ground beef (85/15)

0.5 large yellow onion, grated

0.5 cup chopped fresh parsley

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon ground cumin

0.5 teaspoon ground allspice

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon salt

0.5 teaspoon black pepper


Instructions

1. Grate the onion, mince the garlic, and chop the parsley.

2. In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, onion, parsley, garlic, cumin, allspice, paprika, salt, and pepper until just combined.

3. Divide the mixture into portions and form each around a skewer, shaping into kebabs.

4. Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat.

5. Cook the kebabs for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until fully browned and cooked through.

6. Let rest for a minute and serve hot with your favorite sides.

Notes

Soak wooden skewers for 20 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.

Don’t overmix the meat to keep the kebabs tender.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Grilled
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 skewer
  • Calories: 275
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 410mg
  • Fat: 21g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 3g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

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