Kefta Kabob

Name: Kefta Kabob
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North African
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs ground beef; 1 yellow onion, grated; 1/2 cup fresh parsley, minced; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, minced; 1.5 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp sweet paprika; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1.25 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Juicy ground beef skewers seasoned with grated onion, fresh herbs, and warm spices. Flame grilled for a charred exterior and tender interior.

30 minEasyServes 4380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs ground beef
1 yellow onion, grated
1/2 cup fresh parsley, minced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, minced
1.5 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp sweet paprika
1 tsp ground coriander
1.25 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

1

Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes.
2

Squeeze excess moisture from 1 grated yellow onion using a fine strainer.
3

In a large bowl, combine 1.5 lbs ground beef, drained onion, 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley, 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro, 1.5 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp sweet paprika, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1.25 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp ground black pepper.
4

Mix firmly until cohesive and tacky.
5

Divide mixture into portions and mold each around a skewer into a long cylinder.
6

Preheat grill to medium-high heat around 400 degrees F.
7

Grill kabobs for 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred and internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F.

Questions

How long does Kefta Kabob keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat in a hot skillet rather than the microwave to keep the char.

Can I halve or double Kefta Kabob?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubling on the grill just takes more surface area; keep the heat zones the same.

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