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KEFTAS - MOROCCO



Keftas - Morocco image

Make and share this Keftas - Morocco recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mme M

Categories     Meat

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 bunch of fresh mint, finely chopped
1 lb ground beef
1 tablespoon thyme
1 tablespoon oregano
1 onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon harissa or 1/4 teaspoon hot chili sauce
salt

Steps:

  • Clean and finely chop the mint.
  • Mix all the ingredients really thoroughly in a big bowl.
  • Form meatballs with your hands, not too big!
  • Either cook these keftas in a pan with a little olive oil for 10 mintes, or thread them on skewers and grill them on the BBQ for 5 minutes or so.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.7, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 76.9, Carbohydrate 3, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1.2, Protein 21.5

MOROCCAN KEFTA KEBABS



Moroccan Kefta Kebabs image

Grilled with a nice charred flavor and exotic spice, these go great with a salad and a side of couscous. You can also cook these under the broiler as well as the grill.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Meat

Time 1h16m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs ground beef
1 onion, finely chopped
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon mint
1/4 teaspoon marjoram
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
24 bamboo skewers or 24 metal skewers

Steps:

  • Mix together all ingredients until blended.
  • Chill for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • If using bamboo skewers, soak them for 35 minutes to an hour.
  • Oil your hands, and divide meat into 24 portions.
  • Take one portion and shape into an elongated patty like a torpedo and run a skewer through it.
  • Set on waxed paper until time to cook.
  • Repeat with remaining meat portions.
  • Grill for 6 minutes until cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 502, Fat 34.1, SaturatedFat 13.3, Cholesterol 154.2, Sodium 590.2, Carbohydrate 3.1, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1.2, Protein 42.7

MOROCCAN KEFTA



Moroccan Kefta image

Kefta is ground beef or lamb mixed with ingredients like fresh herbs, onions, ground cumin and sweet paprika, which are often used in Moroccan cuisine. Moroccans often grill it over charcoal, but it's very versatile: You can thread kefta onto skewers, as done here, or shape it as a patty to fill a sandwich or even use it as a stuffing for dumplings.

Provided by Nargisse Benkabbou

Categories     meat

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ground beef or lamb (15- to 20-percent fat)
1 small yellow onion, grated with its juices reserved (about 120 grams)
1/2 packed cup flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
1/2 packed cup cilantro, finely chopped
1/2 packed cup mint leaves, finely chopped
2 heaped teaspoons sweet paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 heaped teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Pinch of ground cayenne

Steps:

  • In a large bowl using your hands or a large spoon, combine the beef, onion and the juices, parsley, cilantro, mint, sweet paprika, cumin, salt, black pepper and cayenne.
  • Take about 1/2 teaspoon of the kefta mixture, cook it (in a pan or in the microwave) and taste it to check the seasoning. Add more salt to the kefta mixture if necessary.
  • Take about 2 1/2 tablespoons of the kefta mixture (slightly larger than a golf ball) and mold it onto a skewer to form a log. (If using a long skewer, form two logs on each.) Repeat until you've used all the kefta mixture. Place the skewers on a plate, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to cook.
  • Heat your grill or grill pan to medium-high and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until cooked through, using a thin spatula to help turn if the kefta sticks. Serve immediately with bread and a side of vegetables or a salad.

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