Lebanese Kafta: Discover the Secret to Authentic Flavor!
Lebanese Kafta is a delicious and flavorful dish made from ground meat mixed with spices and herbs, shaped into patties or skewers, and grilled to perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Lebanese
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or lamb
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground allspice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, onion, parsley, mint, garlic, and spices.
- Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Shape the mixture into patties or mold onto skewers.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the kafta for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
- Serve hot with pita bread and your favorite sides.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the kafta mixture for a few hours before grilling.
- Serve with tahini sauce or garlic sauce for dipping.
- Kafta can also be baked in the oven if grilling is not an option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg