Kafta balls - Lebanese style meatballs

Linda L.
Linda L. @lindzi
Lebanese

In Lebanon we call it Kafta, but in other countries in the Middle East, it can be referred to as Kofta/Kofte. Very popular especially in Ramadan 🌙
I used a mixture of lamb and beef here as we had both in the office kitchen but you can enjoy it with either of them or with any other types of mince.

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#Ramadan

Kafta balls - Lebanese style meatballs

In Lebanon we call it Kafta, but in other countries in the Middle East, it can be referred to as Kofta/Kofte. Very popular especially in Ramadan 🌙
I used a mixture of lamb and beef here as we had both in the office kitchen but you can enjoy it with either of them or with any other types of mince.

#CookpadLunch

#Ramadan

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Ingredients

30 minutes
  1. 1/2 kglamb mince
  2. 1/2 kgbeef mince
  3. 1large onion, finely grated (squeeze the water out)
  4. 1 cupfinely chopped parsley
  5. Pinchsalt
  6. 1 teaspoonallspice
  7. Pinchcinnamon powder (optional)
  8. Black pepper (optional)
  9. Pinchcumin (optional)

Cooking Instructions

30 minutes
  1. 1

    Make sure you squeeze the water out from the grated onions

  2. 2

    Put the ground beef and lamb into a large bowl along with all the other ingredients and spices. Mix with your hands to combine everything

  3. 3

    Form into small patties or thick fingers.

  4. 4

    Place on a baking tray (no need for oil as the lamb meat is fatty enough) and cook on 200C for around 20 minutes. Then grill the top for a few minutes.

  5. 5

    I best enjoy them on skewers grilled directly on coals -

  6. 6

    Photos from my sister’s house on a Sunday with the Family ♥️ that’s how we enjoy Kafta with other meats as well and of course with lots of hummus and tabbouleh!

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Comments (2)

Mohaddeseh Allami
Mohaddeseh Allami @miss_mohaddd
Really good 😍👌 Happy Ramadan🌙

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