Best Spicy Afghan Meatballkofta Recipes

MIDDLE EASTERN MEATBALLS (KOFTA KEBABS)

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Middle Eastern Meatballs (Kofta Kebabs) made in just one bowl and ready to bake in 15 minutes with authentic middle eastern spices, it tastes like the ground beef kebab you love but with minimal effort.

Provided by Sabrina Snyder

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
1 tablespoon fresh mint (minced)
6 cloves garlic (minced)
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2 pounds ground beef
1/3 cup grated onion

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
Add all the ingredients except the beef into a bowl and stir well.
Add in the beef and stir until just combined.
Form into 1/4 cup meatballs (I use an ice cream scoop) onto your cast iron skillet or sheet pan.
Cook for 15-18 minutes or until cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 33 mg, Sodium 229 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SPICY AFGHAN MEATBALL/KOFTA

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Delicious spicy meatballs which never absorb oil. Makes a good appetizer if you make small meatballs and put them on a toothpick.

Provided by Indian Cook

Categories Meat

Time 35m

Yield 24 meatballls

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 tablespoons split chickpeas
1 onion
3 garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon coriander
3 cloves
1/2 inch cinnamon stick
salt
1/2 kg mincemeat

Steps:

soak the split chickpeas for 10 min then boil till cooked.
Put all the ingerdients except the mince into the blender and grind till smooth with a few Tbsp water.
Mix with the meat.
Shape into 1/2 inch balls.
Shallow fry in 1/2 inch of oil till brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60.8, Sodium 7.1, Carbohydrate 15, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 10.3, Protein 0.2

MEDITERRANEAN KOFTA MEATBALLS

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For a new take on meatballs, try this quick kofta recipe to make flavorful Mediterranean meatballs full of spices and herbs. Shape meat mixture around soaked wooden skewers and grill them for a more authentic twist. -Rashanda Cobbins, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 pound ground lamb
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup packed fresh parsley sprigs
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano
2 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Hot cooked couscous
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 plum tomatoes, cut into wedges
2 lemons, cut into wedges
3 tablespoons minced red onion
Fresh mint leaves

Steps:

Place onion, parsley, mint, oregano and garlic in bowl of food processor. Pulse until minced. In large bowl, combine herb mixture, lemon pepper, salt, paprika and cumin. Add lamb; mix lightly but thoroughly. With wet hands, shape into 16 balls. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Brown meatballs in batches; drain. Remove and keep warm. Serve meatballs over cooked couscous. Top with yogurt, tomato wedges, and red onion. Garnish with mint leaves and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 24g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 482mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.