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
Keywords: beef kafta kebabs, easy kebab recipe, Mediterranean dinner, grill ideas, low carb beef skewers