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Medium 55 min~610 kcal 9/10
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Kofta Kebab
Middle Eastern grilled minced beef and lamb skewers seasoned with onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, and warm spices.
Medium⏱️ 59 min📖 1 min readServes 4~470 kcal🌍 Middle Eastern🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 14 min cook 20 min rest
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Timeline
Total 59 min- Prep25 min
- Resting/Marinating20 min
- Cooking14 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the meatballs
- 400 gr Beef mince
- 250 gr Lamb mince
- 1 adet Onion
- 3 diş Garlic
- 0.5 demet Parsley
For the spice mix
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Cumin
- 0.7 çay kaşığı(~3.5 ml) Coriander
- 0.3 çay kaşığı(~1.5 ml) Allspice
General
- 1.2 çay kaşığı(~6 ml) Salt
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
For cooking
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Olive oil
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Instructions
- 1
Grate the onion and squeeze out its juice, then finely chop the garlic and parsley.
- 2
Knead the beef mince, lamb mince, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, allspice, salt, and black pepper for 6 minutes.
6 min06:00 - 3
Rest the kofta mixture in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
20 min20:00 - 4
Divide the mixture into 8 pieces and press each one in a long shape around metal or soaked wooden skewers.
- 5
Oil a grill pan with olive oil and cook one side of the koftas for 7 minutes.
7 min07:00 - 6
Turn the skewers and cook the other side for 7 minutes, then remove when fully cooked inside.
7 min07:00 - 7
Rest the kofta kebab for 5 minutes and serve with flatbread.
5 min05:00
💡 Tip: Ask the butcher for medium-fat mince passed through the grinder once; very lean beef dries on the skewer, while a mixture that is too fatty drips over the coals.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve kofta kebab with flatbread, sumac onions, roasted peppers, and ayran if desired.
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- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~470
kcal calories
32
g protein
28
g carbs
24
g fat
Protein 28%Carbs 25%Fat 47%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Kofta Kebab make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Kofta Kebab take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 14 minutes, including 20 minutes of passive resting; 59 minutes in total.Is Kofta Kebab difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Kofta Kebab have?
Approximately 470 kcal per serving. Protein: 32g, carbs: 28g, fat: 24g.Is Kofta Kebab allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Kofta Kebab belong to?
This recipe belongs to Middle Eastern cuisine.How many ingredients does Kofta Kebab need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
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