Beef Kefta With Melon Slaw Recipe

Name: Beef Kefta With Melon Slaw
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup lightly packed whole-wheat sourdough bread cubes; 1/4 cup walnuts; 2 medium red onions; 1 grated, 1 halved and thinly sliced; 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried mint; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill; 1/2 cup fresh parsley; 1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck; 1/2 firm ripe cantaloupe, cut into matchsticks; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing

Servings: persons

1/2 cup lightly packed whole-wheat sourdough bread cubes
1/4 cup walnuts
2 medium red onions; 1 grated, 1 halved and thinly sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons dried mint
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1/2 cup fresh parsley
1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck
1/2 firm ripe cantaloupe, cut into matchsticks
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing

1
Soak the bread in water for 10 minutes; squeeze dry and pulse in a food processor with the walnuts, grated onion, 1 teaspoon paprika, cinnamon, mint, cumin, cayenne, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
2
Add 1 tablespoon dill and the parsley; pulse until smooth.
3
Knead the spice paste and beef in a bowl.
4
Form into 8 egg-shaped pieces, then flatten into 1/2-inch-thick oval patties.
5
Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
6
Meanwhile, soak the sliced red onion in ice water; drain.
7
Toss the cantaloupe, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt, onion slices and the remaining 1 tablespoon dill and 1/2 teaspoon paprika in a bowl.
8
Preheat the grill to medium-high.
9
Brush the patties with olive oil.
10
Grill about 5 minutes; flip and continue grilling until cooked through but still moist, 4 more minutes.
11
Serve with the melon slaw.
12
Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup lightly packed whole-wheat sourdough bread cubes, 1/4 cup walnuts, 2 medium red onions; 1 grated, 1 halved and thinly sliced, 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika, and more.

Yes, Beef Kefta With Melon Slaw 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.

Beef Kefta With Melon Slaw

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