How to make ground Beef Kebabs [Kefta recipe]
Seasoned ground beef takes you to the Middle East. Bake these kebabs in the oven for a quick dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grill or bake
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
Ground Beef Kebabs
- 1 to 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef (or lamb)
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- Pinch ground cayenne
Yogurt Cucumber Raita
- 1 cup plain Greek-style yogurt
- 1/2 cup finely chopped cucumber
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
Heat grill to medium or oven to 400° F.
If baking, line baking sheet with silpat, parchment paper or spray with cooking spray.
Kebab: In a large bowl, combine beef, onion, parsley, mint, garlic, salt, cumin, ginger, and peppers. Divide the mixture into 6 similar sized balls and shape each into a log. Refrigerate until ready to cook, if you have 30 minutes, that’s great for more flavor. Though they can be made 2 days ahead. Store covered in the refrigerator.
Cook: Grill or bake for 15-20 minutes, until 160° F.
Yogurt Cucumber Raita: Stir yogurt, cucumber, salt, cumin together. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Serve with chopped lettuce and tomatoes.
Notes
If you want to make this into meatloaf, pat into a 8x 5 loaf pan. Bake at 350℉ for 50-60 minutes, until temperature reacts 165℉.