Lebanese Kafta (Beef or Lamb)
Lebanese Kafta is an intensely spiced dish featuring ground lamb or beef, minced onion, fresh herbs, and a sumptuous spice blend.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 12 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 lb lean ground beef (or ground lamb)
- 1 cup yellow onion (diced (See Note 1))
- 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley (chopped)
- 2 tsp Lebanese 7 spice
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil (only if cooking in skillet)
- 1 large tomato or 2-3 Plum or Romas (sliced)
Instructions
- 1
Put the ground beef in a large bowl with the chopped onion, parsley, Lebanese Spice Blend, salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly using hands.
- 2
Divide the meat mixture into 6 to 10 patties or long fat fingers depending on the size you prefer. Feel free to use skewers if you like or grill without.
- 3
If grilling, clean and oil the grill. Grill on medium heat for 10-12 minutes. Make sure to keep turning the kafta to get grill marks on all sides (See Note 2). If using a skillet over medium heat, cook and brown on all sides (8-10 minutes).
- 4
If desired, add sliced tomato to the grill and cook along with the meat for a few more minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 5
Serve immediately with rice, salad, wrapped in a lavash (flatbread) or khubz (pita).