Juicy Beef Kafta Kabobs (Skewers or Patties)

This kafta kabob (or “kofta” or “kefta”) is so simple and delicious. Made usingground beef that’s skewered and perfectly seasoned with Arabic spices, thisrecipe is versatile and comes together in under 30 minutes!

📝 Ingredients

• 1.5 lb extra lean ground beef
• 1 onion
• 1 bunch parsley (approx. 2 cups packed)
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1.5 tsp seven spice (middle eastern spice mix)
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1.5 tsp salt
• 2 tsp onion powder
• 4 tbsp olive oil (plus more for grilling)
• 1 tbsp flour (see notes)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Using a food processor, add the garlic, onions and parsley and process for a few seconds until finely chopped
2. 2Add the mixture to the ground beef in a bowl, and add all the seasoning and olive oil. Mix well using your hands, then add the flour (see notes) and continue to mix until you form a dough (if dough does not feel firm, add slightly more flour)
3. 3Form the Kafta into approximately 3-4 inch long pieces about 1 inch in thickness
4. 4Heat up your BBQ or a grill pan on the stove and add a dash of olive oil (I recommend cast iron)
5. 5Grill each Kafta for 2-3 minutes on each side (test a piece to ensure it is cooked to your liking) for a total of 6-8 minutes (see notes for baking)
6. 6Serve with a yogurt tahini sauce (see Eggplant Fatteh for sauce recipe) over rice, salad, or in a wrap