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Grilled Middle Eastern Kofta Kebabs on skewers, served with fresh herbs.

Quick way to grow 3 Middle Eastern Kofta Kebabs

This recipe provides a quick method for growing Middle Eastern Kofta Kebabs. It's likely a metaphorical title, implying making them quickly rather than "growing" them in a literal sense.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 3 kebabs
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 500 g Ground Lamb or Beef
  • 1 medium Onion finely grated
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Coriander
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Grater
  • Skewers
  • Grill or Grill Pan
  • Tongs

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Combine ground meat, grated onion, chopped parsley, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Mix until well combined but do not overmix.
Forming the Kebabs
  1. Divide the meat mixture into three equal portions. Shape each portion around a skewer, forming a cylindrical kebab about 6-8 inches long.
Cooking
  1. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Cook the kebabs for 3-5 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through.
Serving
  1. Serve the kebabs hot with your favorite Middle Eastern accompaniments like pita bread, tahini sauce, or a fresh salad.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can marinate the meat mixture for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator before forming the kebabs. Feel free to adjust the spices to your preference, adding a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little heat if desired.