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.
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.
- Mix together all of the ingredients.
- 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.
- Broil the kafta for 5-6 minutes a side.
