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    Grilled Beef Kofta Kebabs

    Sep 16, 2021 · Modified: Dec 13, 2022 by Courtney · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    These easy to make and vibrantly spiced grilled beef kofta kebabs are a flavourful main dish perfect for weekend grilling or an easy weeknight meal.

    A top down view of a plate of beef kofta kebabs.

    Looking for something new and interesting to throw on the grill? I've got you covered with these kofta kebabs!

    You might be wondering: what is kofta? Kofta refers to spiced ground meat that is usually rolled into a ball and cooked, so basically a meatball. Throw it on a stick and you've got a kofta kebab!

    You're going to love this!

    • Quick and easy - using a food processor to chop the ingredients makes throwing these kofta kebabs together super quick and easy. Just season, form and grill.
    • Full of flavour - these kebabs are generously seasoned with a mixture of complex and warming spices along with an abundance of fresh herbs.
    • Crowd pleasing - these kebabs are great to serve up if you've got company and you are looking for something interesting yet easy to grill up for a crowd.

    Ingredients

    ingredients for beef kofta kebabs with text labels
    • Egg - used to help bind the meat together
    • Ground beef - I like to use lean ground beef here for the extra flavour, but you could use extra lean in a pinch.
    • Onion - any old onion will do!
    • Parsley & cilantro - don't be shy with these! They add a nice fresh flavour to compliment the warm spices.
    • Garlic - as always, fresh is best.
    • Spices - I used ground coriander, paprika, turmeric, cumin and cinnamon here.

    How to make them

    Process the onion and garlic. Add the roughly chopped onion and garlic to a food processor then pulse until they are fairly well minced.

    A top down view of chopped onion and garlic in a food processor.

    Process the meat. Add the ground beef to the food processor and pulse a few times until the onions and garlic are mixed into the meat and the meat has broken down a bit more.

    minced beef and onion in a food processor

    Tip: Don't overly process the meat or it will turn into a mushy paste. Pulse it just enough that the meat looks a bit more tender.

    Add the egg and season the meat. Transfer the meat mixture to a bowl then add the egg and all the herbs and spices. Use your hands to mix well and massage the spices into the meat.

    seasoned mined meat in a bowl

    Form the kebabs. Divide the meat mixture into 6 equal sized pieces. Use your hand to form a long kebab on the skewer. * For best results let the kebabs chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes before grilling.

    raw beef kofta kebabs on a plate

    Grill. Heat your grill to medium heat then add the kebabs. Cook for about 6-8 minutes while turning occasionally to make sure all sides are browned.

    beef kofta kebabs cooking on a grill.

    How to serve

    These beef kofta kebabs are extremely versatile and can be served in a variety of ways!

    • On a pita - remove the kebabs from the skewers and serve on a pita with lettuce, tomatoes, onion, and tzatziki or tahini sauce.
    • With salad - any of your favorite salads would work well. We love these with our fattoush salad though!
    • With an easy side - for a light and easy summer meal serve with a side of seasoned chopped tomatoes. So simple, yet so good!
    a top down view of a plate of beef kofta kebabs with sliced tomatoes.

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    A top down view of a plate of beef kofta kebabs.
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    Grilled Beef Kofta Kebabs

    Vibrantly seasoned ground beef formed into kebabs and cooked up on the grill.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Chill30 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Middle Eastern
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Servings: 6 Kebabs
    Calories: 130kcal
    Author: Courtney
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    Equipment

    Food processor
    BBQ or grill pan

    Ingredients:

    • 1 onion - roughly chopped
    • 3 cloves garlic - roughly chopped
    • 1 lb lean ground beef
    • 1 egg
    • 1.5 teaspoon fine sea salt
    • ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
    • 2 teaspoon ground corinader
    • 2 teaspoon cumin
    • 2 teaspoon paprika
    • 2 teaspoon turmeric
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • handful parsley - minced
    • handful cilantro - minced

    Instructions

    • Roughly chop the onion and garlic then add to a food processor. Pulse until the onion and garlic are chopped.
    • Add the ground beef to the food processor and pulse until the beef is less coarse and the onion is mixed through.
    • Transfer the meat mixture to a bowl and add the egg, sea salt, black pepper, ground coriander, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, parsley and cilantro. Using your hands mix well while massaging the spices into the meat.
    • Divide the meat mixture into 6 equal portions then form the meat around a kebab stick. For best results let the kebabs firm up in the fridge for about 30 minutes before cooking.
    • Heat your grill to medium heat. When hot place the kebabs on the grill and cook for about 6-8 minutes while turning occasionally to ensure all sides are cooked.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 18gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 644mgPotassium: 340mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 102IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

    * nutritional information is calculated by online tools and may not be 100% accurate.

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    1. Alex says

      September 28, 2021 at 12:35 am

      These are so delicious - the spices add such great flavour.

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      • Courtney says

        September 30, 2021 at 6:47 pm

        Thank you!

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