Kefta Kabob

scootsie19
scootsie19 @cook_3814474

One of my favorite Mediterranean restaurants serve up the best kefta kabobs ever! I had to recreate my own so I could have it any time. So simple, and the flavors are easy to match.

Kefta Kabob

One of my favorite Mediterranean restaurants serve up the best kefta kabobs ever! I had to recreate my own so I could have it any time. So simple, and the flavors are easy to match.

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Ingredients

30 mins
3 servings
  1. 2 tbspolive oil or vegetable oil
  2. 1 1/2 tbspfresh chopped cilantro
  3. 1 1/2 tbspfresh chopped mint
  4. 1 1/2 tbspfresh chopped parsley
  5. 1/2 cupfinely diced onion (yellow or spanish)
  6. 1fresh finely chopped garlic clove
  7. 1 tspsalt or to taste
  8. 1 tspcumin
  9. 1 tsppepper
  10. 1 lbground beef (I like 80/20)
  11. 1 tspchili pepper flakes (if desired)
  12. 1/4 cupwater

Cooking Instructions

30 mins
  1. 1

    mix all ingredients by hand in a bowl except for oil, until well incorporated for about 1 minute.

  2. 2

    Form into golf ball size balls and flatten into 1/2 inch thick oval patties.

  3. 3

    Place patties on plate and put in fridge for atleast 20 to 30 minutes to let ingredients incorporate. You can do this the night before and let sit overnight.

  4. 4

    Before cooking, take meat out for atleast 5 to 10 min to bring closer to room temperature so meat cooks evenly.

  5. 5

    Heat Oil in nonstick pan or grill pan on med - high heat. When oil is heated place about 6 patties to sautee leaving room between, so it can sear and not steam.

  6. 6

    Let sear for 3 to 4 min on each side. You should have a beautiful caramelized brown finish.

  7. 7

    You can place on paper towel or wire rack to rest until all pieces are cooked.

  8. 8

    patties can be served in warm pita bread with hummus and/or tzatziki sauce. Feel free to add tahini sauce or a spicy chili sauce for heat! can also be served along a side of rice ( basmati or jasmine rice preferred)

  9. 9

    During the summer this dish is best on the grill bc of the great char flavor you get! same cooking method, med high heat, 3 to 4 min each side. let them rest for a couple min to retain moisture.

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Comments (7)

Darcy Truppo
Darcy Truppo @cook_4113513
Really great flavor BUT next time I'll use half the salt - this came out super salty.

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