Kofta: Spiced Ground Beef Kebab Recipe
Recipe for kofta, a spiced ground beef kabob. Also known as kufta or kefta.
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- Serves: 12 persons
Ingredients
- 3lbs ground beef (ground extra fine, if possible)
- 1large onion (peeled and diced)
- ½cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Step 1
Finely chop the onion and parsley. Time-saving Tip: Use a food processor.Step 2
Add the ground beef to a large bowl and stir in the onions and parsley.Step 3
Season with salt and pepper.Step 4
Form the beef mixture into small balls and place four or five balls onto a metal skewer.Step 5
Shape the meat into a cigar shape on the skewer. Note: if you use wooden skewers, be sure to soak them in water for 30 minutes first to avoid them burning.Step 6
Pre-heat the oven to 350 F.Step 7
Bake the skewers for 45 minutes.Step 8
Or if grilling, grill for 20 to 25 minutes or until done.Step 9
Serve over a bed of white rice. Serving Suggestions: Kofta is often served on flatbread (without skewers) or pita bread . It is also common to see it served on a hot dog bun.