Steaks
20-Minute Ground Beef Kebabs
Kofta kebabs are the fastest way to turn ground beef into something that feels like a real cuisine. Twelve minutes of prep, eight minutes on the grill, done. The flavor architecture, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, allspice, is what distinguishes Middle Eastern kebabs from Mediterranean or American styles. Skip any one of those spices and the dish loses its identity.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20)
- 1/2 white onion, grated
- 3 cloves garlic, grated
- 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp allspice
- 1.5 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Metal skewers
Instructions
- 01
Mix everything gently in a bowl. Do not overwork.
- 02
Divide into 8 portions. Form each around a metal skewer into a long sausage shape about 5 inches long.
- 03
Chill the formed skewers on a plate while the grill preheats. Cold kebabs hold their shape better.
- 04
Preheat the grill to 450F.
- 05
Grill 4 minutes per side for a total of 8 minutes. Internal temp 160F.
- 06
Serve with warm pita, hummus, and pickled onions.
Pro Tips
From our kitchen
- ★Grate the onion instead of chopping. The juice from grated onion is what keeps kofta kebabs moist.
- ★Form the meat firmly around the skewer and chill before grilling. Loose kebabs fall off the skewer and onto the grates.
We recommend for this recipe
Weber Lumin Standard Electric Grill
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