Egyptian Spiced Beef Skewers (Kofta)

Ingredients

• 1.25 lbs Ground beef
• 1 medium Onion
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
• 1.5 teaspoons Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Coriander
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Allspice
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Instructions

1. 1Grate the 1 medium onion and mince the 3 cloves garlic. Finely chop the 0.25 cup fresh parsley.
2. 2In a large bowl, combine the 1.25 lbs ground beef, the grated onion, the minced garlic, the chopped parsley, 1.5 teaspoons cumin, 1 teaspoon coriander, 1 teaspoon paprika, 0.5 teaspoon allspice, 1 teaspoon salt, and 0.5 teaspoon black pepper. Use your hands to mix everything together until all the ingredients are evenly distributed. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
3. 3Divide the meat mixture into 4 equal portions. Take one portion and shape it into an elongated patty around a skewer, making sure it is firm and holds its shape. Repeat with the remaining 3 portions and skewers.
4. 4Brush all sides of the shaped kofta skewers with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
5. 5Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. This is about 400-450°F (200-230°C).
6. 6Place the kofta skewers on the preheated grill. Grill for 5-7 minutes per side. The kofta is cooked through when it is browned on the outside and the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
7. 7Remove the kofta skewers from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, making the meat more tender.

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