Grilled Beef Kofta Skewers
Grilled Beef Kofta Skewers are a Middle Eastern-inspired dish made with spiced ground beef shaped onto skewers and grilled to perfection, offering a smoky, juicy flavor ideal for cookouts or quick dinners.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 for juiciness)
- 1 small onion, grated
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Wooden or metal skewers (if wooden, soak in water for 30 minutes)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, grated onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, allspice, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well using your hands until fully combined and sticky.
- Divide the mixture into 6-8 equal portions and shape each portion around a skewer into a long oval or sausage shape.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
- Grill the kofta skewers for about 4-5 minutes per side or until cooked through and nicely charred.
- Remove from grill and let rest for a few minutes.
- Serve hot with pita bread, yogurt sauce, or a fresh salad.
Notes
- You can substitute beef with lamb or use a mix of both for traditional flavor.
- Serve with tzatziki, hummus, or tahini sauce for added flavor.
- These can also be cooked under a broiler if a grill is unavailable.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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