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Egyptian Grilled Kofta Skewers (Beef)

Ground beef mixed with spices, formed into skewers, and grilled to perfection.

35m4 servings
Contains wheatNUTS-free
350 cal|30g protein|20g carbs|18g fat|2g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 450 g Ground beef
  • 1/2 medium Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon Allspice
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 8 pieces Wooden skewers
  • 4 pieces Pita bread

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Soak the wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
  2. 2Grate the onion and mince the garlic. Chop the fresh parsley.
  3. 3In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, grated onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, cumin, coriander, paprika, allspice, salt, and pepper.
  4. 4Mix well with your hands until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
  5. 5Divide the mixture into 8 portions. Shape each portion into a long cylinder around a soaked skewer.
  6. 6Brush the kofta skewers with olive oil.
  7. 7Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  8. 8Grill the kofta skewers for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
  9. 9Serve hot with pita bread.

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