Description
Lebanese Kafta is a flavorful and aromatic dish made with a blend of ground beef or lamb, spices, and herbs. These grilled or pan-seared meat patties are perfect for a quick and delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Meat Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef or lamb (or a mix)
- 1 small onion, finely grated
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
For Cooking:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for grilling or pan-searing)
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, grated onion, parsley, garlic, allspice, cinnamon, black pepper, salt, and cayenne (if using).
- Form Kafta: Shape the mixture into small logs or patties, pressing firmly.
- Grill or Pan-Sear: Grill for 4–5 minutes per side or cook in a skillet for about 4–5 minutes per side.
- Serve: Enjoy hot with rice, pita, or salad.
Notes
- Kafta can be skewered for grilling or baked in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes.
- Pairs well with tzatziki, hummus, or cucumber-yogurt sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Stovetop
- Cuisine: Lebanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 kafta logs
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
