Ground Meat Kebab Recipe

Name: Ground Meat Kebab
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds fatty ground lamb or beef; 1 small onion, finely chopped or grated; Large handful of chopped flat-leaf parsley; Large handful of chopped coriander; Handful of chopped mint; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; Good pinch of ground chili pepper; Salt

Servings: persons

1
Put all the ingredients together in a bowl.
2
Mix well and work with your hands into a soft paste.
3
Wash your hands and rub them with oil.
4
Take lumps of paste the size of a tangerine and roll them into sausage shapes about 3/4 inch thick, then press them around flat wooden skewers.
5
Alternatively, shape the meat into burgers.
6
Place the keftas on a heat-proof serving dish or on a piece of foil on a baking tray and cook under the preheated broiler for about 10 minutes, turning them over once, until browned on the outside but still pink inside.
7
Serve hot with good bread and a salad of cucumber, tomato, and red onion, dressed with lemon juice and olive oil.

577

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds fatty ground lamb or beef, 1 small onion, finely chopped or grated, Large handful of chopped flat-leaf parsley, Large handful of chopped coriander, and more.

Yes, Ground Meat Kebab falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Ground Meat Kebab

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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