Beef Kafta Recipe
This Beef Kafta Recipe turns a classic Lebanese dish into something possible at home on a weeknight. The succulent grilled meat kabobs are flavored with garlic, onions and lots of dried herbs and spices. Serve simply with yogurt dipping sauce, or bowl-style for a larger meal.
Ingredients
For the Kafta:
- 8 bamboo or metal skewers
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ⅓ cup finely minced yellow onion
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon allspice
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
For the Yogurt Sauce:
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ½ teaspoon grated lemon zest
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- Pinch of kosher salt and ground black pepper
For Serving:
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
- Lemon wedges for serving (optional)
For Serving Bowl Style:
- 4 mini cucumbers sliced lengthwise or crosswise
- ½ red onion sliced
- 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups prepared white or brown rice
- Pita bread for serving (optional)
Instructions
- If you use disposable wooden or bamboo skewers, you MUST soak them in water for at least 15 minutes before assembling the kabobs, to prevent them from burning on the grill.
- Preheat grill for direct grilling over medium-high heat. In large bowl, mix beef, garlic, onion, parsley, coriander, cumin, allspice, salt and pepper until well combined.
- Divide mixture into 8 portions and shape each portion around a skewer, into a 3- to 4-inch long log.
- Transfer kafta to grill and cook 8 to 10 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F.
- Meanwhile, make Yogurt Sauce: In small bowl, stir together lemon juice, yogurt, lemon zest, oregano, salt and pepper.
- Serve kafta with yogurt sauce, garnished with parsley and with lemon wedges, if desired. Or, to serve bowl style, place cucumbers, red onions, tomatoes and olive oil in medium bowl and toss until well combined. Divide rice between 4 serving bowls or plates and top with tomato mixture, kafta and yogurt sauce. Garnish with parsley and serve with pita bread and lemon wedges, if desired.
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Notes
- To cook kafta in oven, preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place kafta on rimmed baking pan and bake 13 to 15 minutes or until internal temperature of kafta reaches 165 degrees F.
Calories: 507kcal, Carbohydrates: 32g, Protein: 26g, Fat: 31g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 15g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 82mg, Sodium: 383mg, Potassium: 650mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 403IU, Vitamin C: 13mg, Calcium: 98mg, Iron: 3mg
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