Description
Beef Kofta Kebabs are a savory delight made with spiced ground beef and fresh herbs. Perfect for grilling, these juicy skewers promise to impress at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (15-20% fat)
- 1 medium onion (grated or finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup fresh cilantro (finely chopped)
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Skewers (bamboo or metal)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and finely chop the onion and cilantro.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, onion, garlic, cilantro, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the mixture around skewers into oval shapes.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 375°F) or set the oven to broil.
- Cook kebabs on the grill for about 4-5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
- Let rest briefly before serving with fresh veggies or pita bread.
Notes
- For additional flavor, consider adding fresh mint or parsley.
- If you prefer a different meat option, try using ground lamb or turkey in place of beef.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 kebab (80g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 75mg