Beef Kefta-Kebabs with Tunisian Salad Recipe

Name: Beef Kefta-Kebabs with Tunisian Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 lbs (.7 kg). ground meat (use any kind - good quality); 1/2 cup (125 ml) grated onion; 3 large cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp (30 ml). finely chopped fresh parsley; 1 tsp (5 ml). dried mint, crumbled; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 tsp (5 ml). ground cumin; 1/2 tsp (2 ml). Spanish paprika; 1/4 tsp (1 ml). cayenne pepper; 1 cucumber, peeled and finely diced; 1 large tomato, seeded and diced; 1 green bell pepper, seeded and finely diced; 1 hot pepper, seeded and finely diced (optional); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp (15 ml). crumbled Egyptian mint (can subtitute regular); 2 tbsp (30 ml). mild vinegar; 4 tbsp (60 ml). olive oil

Servings: persons

1-1/2 lbs (.7 kg). ground meat (use any kind - good quality)
1/2 cup (125 ml) grated onion
3 large cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp (30 ml). finely chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp (5 ml). dried mint, crumbled
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tsp (5 ml). ground cumin
1/2 tsp (2 ml). Spanish paprika
1/4 tsp (1 ml). cayenne pepper
1 cucumber, peeled and finely diced
1 large tomato, seeded and diced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and finely diced
1 hot pepper, seeded and finely diced (optional)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp (15 ml). crumbled Egyptian mint (can subtitute regular)
2 tbsp (30 ml). mild vinegar
4 tbsp (60 ml). olive oil

1
In large bowl, combine all ingredients, cover and let sit at room temp.
2
for one hour.
3
Soak 12 wooden skewers in water for an hour.
4
In seperate bowl, combine all salad ingredients, toss well to mix the flavors and oil and seasonings, and let marinate at room temp.
5
until ready to serve.
6
Preheat broiler or grill.
7
Dip hands into water, and shape about a third cup of meat into sausage shape kefta and put two on each skewer.
8
Grill or broil until cooked, a few minutes on each side.
9
Serve hot with salad and flat bread.

293

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 lbs (.7 kg). ground meat (use any kind - good quality), 1/2 cup (125 ml) grated onion, 3 large cloves garlic, minced, 2 tbsp (30 ml). finely chopped fresh parsley, and more.

Yes, Beef Kefta-Kebabs with Tunisian Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Beef Kefta-Kebabs with Tunisian Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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