Kofta Kebab

Name: Kofta Kebab
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs ground lamb; 1 medium yellow onion, grated; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1/2 tsp ground allspice; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper, ground

Juicy spiced ground lamb skewers mixed with fresh parsley, garlic, and aromatic spices. Perfectly grilled for a smoky exterior and tender interior.

30 minEasyServes 4380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs ground lamb
1 medium yellow onion, grated
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp ground allspice
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, ground

Instructions

1

Squeeze excess liquid from the 1 medium grated yellow onion using a clean kitchen towel.
2

In a large bowl, combine 1.5 lbs ground lamb, 1 medium grated yellow onion, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp ground allspice, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp ground black pepper.
3

Mix gently with your hands until evenly incorporated, taking care not to overwork the meat.
4

Divide the meat mixture into equal portions and shape each into a long cylinder around a flat skewer.
5

Preheat grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
6

Grill the kebabs for 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred on all sides and internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F.

Questions

How long does Kofta Kebab 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 Kofta Kebab?

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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