kofta kebabs

Kofta Kebabs are a popular Middle Eastern dish made with beef, veal, lamb or combination and filled with mint, garlic and spices.  A simple weeknight meal that is deliciously exotic!

Grilled Kofta Kebabs

wood skewers

lbs beef

eggs

whole wheat bread

garlic (minced)

mint (finely chopped)

tsp cumin

cinnamon

salt

Preheat the barbecue to medium-high heat.

Place skewers in a water bath for 10 minutes to avoid skewers from burning.  This step is not necessary if using metal skewers.

Add all of the ingredients to a large bowl and mix by hand.  Form into meat balls and then roll into long skinny tubes.  Thread the skewer through the centre of each and set aside.

Grill over medium-high heat for 5 minutes per side or until the internal temperature has reached 160F.  Serve.

Beef Kofta kebabs are a delicious and versatile dish that has been enjoyed for centuries across the Middle East and beyond. These succulent meat skewers are made with ground beef, infused with fragrant spices, and grilled to perfection.

Beef Kofta Kebabs

wooden skewers

beef (you need some fat

onion (finely minced)

tsp garlic (finely minced)

tsp sweet paprika (or smoked paprika)

turmeric

tsp sea salt

¼ tsp black pepper

¼ tsp red pepper flakes (more

parsley (chopped)

cilantro (chopped)

mint leaves (chopped)

Greek yogurt

cucumber (squeeze dry)

lemon juice

tsp fresh mint (finely chopped)

¼ tsp salt (to taste)

Add the spices to a small bowl and whisk to blend together.

Place the ground beef, spice blend, chopped garlic, and chopped onions in a large bowl.

Mix the ingredients together to combine. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to give the seasonings time to bloom.

Form the seasoned beef into a log shape (long cylinder shapes).

Skewer the kafta meat with the wooden skewers (or metal skewers), squeezing the mixture to mold it to the skewer.

Place the kabobs on a hot grill pan over medium-high heat and cook for 5-6 minutes.

Turn the beef kofta kabobs halfway through the cooking process and continue to cook for an additional 5-6 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.You can also cook these on a gas or charcoal grill to cook the kabobs.  Kabobs can also be cooked in a 350-degree oven for 15-18 minutes.

Beef Kebabs

Add all of the ingredients to a bowl and whisk together to combine.  Refrigerate the sauce until ready to serve.

Serve the Beef Kebabs with coconut rice and tzatziki sauce.  Garnish with chopped parsley.

Tzatziki Sauce

This Chicken Kofta Kebabs recipe presents a tender, juicy bite that will leave everyone asking for more! Get ready to be entranced with Middle Eastern charm!

Juicy Chicken Kofta Kebabs

chicken (I used chicken breast only)

Roma tomato

½ small yellow onion (or red onion)

parsley

garlic

jalapeno (use more or less to taste)

Aleppo pepper (or paprika)

coriander powder

½ teaspoon 7 spice

baking soda

garlic powder

onion powder

pepper paste (optional)

Arabic Shatta (spicy paste) (optional)

Chop the vegetables very finely.

Add the chopped veggies and spices to the chicken and mix.

Place the chicken mixture into the freezer for 30 minutes, or fridge for an hour.

When ready, dip your hand into the cold water and start shaping your kebabs on the wooden skewers.

Place on a parchment paper lines baking sheet and bake, covered, at 425 degrees F for 18-22 minutes, flipping halfway. You can broil them to get more color.

Made with ground meat, either beef or lamb, that is seasoned with the most fragrant herbs and spices and then grilled to perfection, Kofta Kebabs are a famous Middle Eastern street food! They are so delicious, juicy, and full of intense layered flavor that will take your tastebuds on a culinary adventure! 

Kofta (Beef Or Lamb)

ground beef (or ground lamb)

onion

parsley (finely chopped)

sumac

black pepper (ground)

allspice

cumin

smoked paprika

tzatziki sauce

hummus

Greek salad

feta cheese

pita bread

Black pepper

Mint

Season the kofta meat:

Season the kofta meat: Add the meat, diced onion, minced garlic, chopped fresh herbs, and spices to a large bowl and mix until combined well. 

Chill the kofta mixture:

Chill the kofta mixture: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and then place it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.

Form the koftas:

Form the kofta kebabs: Measure out about ½ cup of the kofta mixture. Now, with damp hands form it into the shape of a cylinder and then skewer it making sure to fit the ground meat cylinder tightly around the skewer. Then repeat this process until there is no remaining kofta mixture. The ground meat really needs to be molded to the skewer for the best results.   

Prepare The Kofta Kebabs

Preheat the grill:

Preheat the grill: Oil the grates of your grill and then heat it to around 450°F (230°C). If you are using a grill pan instead, you will want to add about a tablespoon of oil to it and heat it to medium-high.

Grill the kofta kebabs:

Grill the kofta kebabs: Place the skewered kofta kebabs on the grill to cook for about 5 minutes turning them from time to time so that they evenly brown on all sides. If necessary you will want to cook the kebabs in batches rather than crowd your grill or grill pan.

Grilling Option

Preheat air fryer:

Preheat air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (195°C).

Air fry the kofta kebabs:

Air fry the kofta kebabs: Place a few kofta kebabs in the air fryer basket, do not over-crowd, and air fry for 7 to 8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.

Air Fryer Option

Serve the koftas:

Serve the kofta kebabs: For a delicious authentic Middle Eastern meal serve the kofta on warm pita bread with the tzatziki sauce, hummus, Greed salad, and feta cheese.

Serve

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Made with ground meat, either beef or lamb, that is seasoned with the most fragrant herbs and spices and then grilled to perfection, these Easy Koftas are a famous Middle Eastern street food! They are so delicious, juicy, and full of intense layered flavor that will take your tastebuds on a culinary adventure!

Koftas (Beef Or Lamb)

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