Middle Eastern Kofta Kebabs: Easy, Juicy Skewers for All Occasions
Deliciously spiced and perfectly grilled, these Middle Eastern Kofta Kebabs are an easy dish that will impress your guests.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing)
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, paprika, cayenne, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until combined.
- Shape the mixture into long, oval-shaped kebabs, about 6 inches long.
- Thread the kebabs onto skewers.
- Preheat a grill over medium-high heat.
- Brush the kebabs with olive oil and grill for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through.
- Serve hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
- For an extra flavor, you can marinate the meat for a few hours before grilling.
- Serve with pita bread and tahini sauce for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 kebabs
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Middle Eastern, Kofta Kebabs, skewers, grilling