Best Moroccan Kefta Kebabs Recipes

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

Ingredients

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.

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

Ingredients

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

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