Description
This Kofta Kebab recipe features a delicious blend of fresh ground lamb and beef mixed with aromatic spices, shaped onto skewers, and grilled to perfection. It's a classic Eastern Mediterranean dish known for its tender, flavorful meat cooked over direct medium heat, perfect for any barbecue or dinner gathering.
Ingredients
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Meat Mixture
- 1 pound fresh ground lamb
- 1 pound fresh 80/20 ground beef
- 1 small onion, grated or finely minced
- 2 large cloves garlic, minced
Spices
- 2 teaspoons fine sea salt (or 1 tablespoon kosher salt)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: Put all the ingredients in a large bowl and knead until completely mixed to create a uniform meat mixture.
- Prepare the Grill: Set up the grill for direct medium heat at around 350°F. For a gas grill, preheat on high for 15 minutes then reduce to medium, cleaning the grates. For charcoal, light a chimney full and spread the charcoal evenly once covered with white ash.
- Shape the Kofta: Divide the meat mixture into eight egg-shaped portions. Mold each portion around the bottom of a skewer, squeezing from the bottom and spreading upward into a 1 ½ inch thick tube. Dimple the kebab every inch to create nooks and crannies for added texture.
- Grill the Kebabs: Place the kebabs on the grill over direct medium heat. Cook until firm and browned on one side, about five minutes, then flip and grill the other side for an additional five minutes. Remove from heat carefully due to hot skewers.
- Rest and Serve: Let the kebabs rest for ten minutes after grilling to allow juices to redistribute. Serve warm and enjoy your flavorful kofta kebabs!
Notes
- Use fresh ground meats for the best texture and flavor.
- Grate or finely mince the onion and garlic to blend well with the meat.
- The dimpling of the meat on the skewer helps it cook evenly and hold shape.
- Resting the kebabs after grilling enhances juiciness and flavor.
- Optional spice adjustments can be made based on your preferred heat level.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 311 kcal
- Sugar: 0.4 g
- Sodium: 537 mg
- Fat: 24.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 10.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13.9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 1.5 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 19.4 g
- Cholesterol: 82 mg
