Lebanese Kofta (or Kafta) Recipe

Name: Lebanese Kofta (or Kafta)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pounds Ground Lamb; 1/2 pounds Ground Beef; 1/2 cups Finely Chopped Parsley; 1/2 cups Finely Chopped Onion; 2 Tablespoons Ground Allspice; 2 cloves Minced Garlic; 1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Paprika; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper; 1 teaspoon Salt; ⅓ cups Bread Crumbs; 1 whole Egg

Servings: persons

1/2 pounds Ground Lamb
1/2 pounds Ground Beef
1/2 cups Finely Chopped Parsley
1/2 cups Finely Chopped Onion
2 Tablespoons Ground Allspice
2 cloves Minced Garlic
1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
1/2 teaspoons Ground Paprika
1/2 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper
1 teaspoon Salt
⅓ cups Bread Crumbs
1 whole Egg

1
Soak bamboo skewers for 30 minutes before prepping (or use stainless steel skewers).
2
Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat.
3
Mix all of the ingredients above thoroughly in a large glass bowl.
4
Wet fingers and hands (or coat fingers and hands with a bit of olive oil) and mold meat mixture around skewers in a long, oblong log shape.
5
(You can also mold this first, and then thread the skewer through them, but the other way is easier).
6
Grill until meat is no longer pink.
7
Do not over grill, but ensure that the meat is cooked thoroughly.
8
Serve hot.

379

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pounds Ground Lamb, 1/2 pounds Ground Beef, 1/2 cups Finely Chopped Parsley, 1/2 cups Finely Chopped Onion, and more.

Yes, Lebanese Kofta (or Kafta) falls under the Meat & Poultry 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!

Lebanese Kofta (or Kafta)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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