Beef Kafta

Beef Kafta

Beef Kafta

Every country in the Middle East has their version of this recipe; whether it is called kofta, kefta, koobideh, or kafta. Lebanese beef kafta consists of heavily seasoned ground beef formed into oval shaped patties, not formed onto skewers, and are either grilled or broiled. The kafta are served with Lebanese rice, pita, and a salad.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Lebanese
Keyword: Beef, Lebanese, main course, Western Asian
Author: Alex Gorgos

Equipment

  • food processor

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/4 cup parsley chopped
  • 1/2 medium onion diced
  • 2 tsp 7 spice
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions

  • Place the onions and parsley in a food processor. Pulse until everything is finely chopped.
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  • Mix together all of the ingredients.
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  • Turn on your oven’s broiler. Portion out the beef into 6 portions. Shape into a flattened oval shape. Place the kafta on a rack on a baking sheet lined in foil.
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  • Broil the kafta for 5-6 minutes a side.
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Serve the kafta with Lebanese rice.

Lebanese 7 Spice

In the Arabic world, the word “baharat” translates to spices. Lebanese 7 spice is referred to as baharat, as the word is used interchangeably. The spice blend consists of allspice, black pepper, cinnamon, coriander, cumin, cloves, and nutmeg. Other variations of the spice can include cardamom, paprika, ginger, and ground fenugreek seeds. 7 spice is used in numerous dishes such as beef kafta, stuffed grape leaves, rices, stews, and much more.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cuisine: Lebanese
Keyword: Lebanese, Spice, Western Asian
Author: Alex Gorgos

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp allspice
  • 1 tbsp ground coriander
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

Instructions

  • Mix all of the spices together.
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