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Homemade Perfect Kafta Kebabs Recipe

These Perfect Kafta Kebabs are juicy, flavorful, and ready in under 30 minutes. Made with ground beef, parsley, onion, and warm Middle Eastern spices, this authentic kafta recipe delivers restaurant-quality results right from your grill.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 273
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 600 grams ground beef 10–15% fat
  • 1 medium yellow onion quartered
  • 1 cup fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon seven spice
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Method
 

  1. Add onion and parsley to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
  2. Transfer mixture to a bowl and add ground beef and spices.
  3. Mix thoroughly until fully combined.
  4. Shape mixture around skewers into oblong kebabs.
  5. Chill kebabs for 10 minutes if needed to help them hold shape.
  6. Preheat grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates.
  7. Grill kebabs, turning occasionally, until cooked through.
  8. Remove from grill and rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Use ground beef with at least 15% fat for best results, grate or finely process the onion, and chill kebabs briefly before grilling to prevent them from falling apart.