Description
A foolproof guide for delicious, juicy grilled kofta kebabs that are perfect for weeknights and meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground meat (lamb, beef, turkey, or chicken)
- 1 small onion, grated
- 2–3 tbsp chopped parsley
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander (optional)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Gather ingredients and define your foundation.
- Grate onion and prep aromatics by squeezing out excess juice.
- Combine all ingredients gently in a large bowl.
- Check the mixture by forming a test patty and frying.
- Shape the kofta around skewers or into patties.
- Chill in the refrigerator while preheating the grill.
- Preheat the grill and oil the grates to prevent sticking.
- Grill kofta for 10-12 minutes, turning every 2-3 minutes.
- Let skewers rest before serving with lemon and herbs.
- Serve and enjoy your kebabs!
Notes
For extra moisture, grate the onion into the meat. Don’t overwork the mixture for a tender texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 kebab
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg