MOROCCAN KEFTA KEBAB

Moroccan Kefta Kebab image

Provided by Kathy D @LifeIsGoodkd

Categories Beef

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound(s) ground beef (or ground lamb, or a combination of both)
3 ounce(s) beef (or lamb) fat - optional
1 medium onion, chopped very fine or grated
2 teaspoon(s) paprika
1 teaspoon(s) cumin
1 teaspoon(s) salt
1/4 teaspoon(s) ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper
1/4 cup(s) fresh parsley, chopped
1/8 - 1/4 cup(s) fresh cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon(s) cinnamon, optional
1 tablespoon(s) chopped mint leaves, optional (great with the lamb option)

Steps:

Mix all ingredients together in a large mixing bowl, and let sit for 1 hour or longer to allow the flavors to blend. The kefta is then ready to shape and cook.
To make kebabs, take small amounts of kefta and shape them into cylinders or sausage shapes. Skewer the meat, squeezing it to mold it the skewer.
Cook over hot coals, approximately 5 minutes each side. (It may take less or more time, depending on how hot the coals are, and how thick you shaped the kefta.) Watch the kebabs carefully, so you don't dry out the meat.
Serve immediately, or wrap in aluminum foil to keep hot while you cook additional kebabs.