Grilled Kofta Kebabs

Close up of two kofta kebabs on a grey plate with some more in the background as well as dipping sauce

4.86 from 7 votes

Kofta Kebabs are a popular Middle Eastern dish made with beef, veal, lamb or combination and filled with mint, garlic and spices. A simple weeknight meal that is deliciously exotic!

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern

Keyword: 21 Day Fix Dinner Recipe, Barbecue Recipes, Dinner Recipes, Ground Beef Recipes, Ground Lamb, Kebabs, Kofta Kebabs, Peppermint Brownies, Skewers

Servings: skewers

Calories: 264kcal

Author: Alisa Infanti

Equipment

10-12 skewers for grilling
Large Bowl
Knife
Measuring Spoons
Measuring Cup
Barbecue

Ingredients

10-12 wood or metal grilling skewers
2 lbs lean ground beef can use lamb and or veal as well
2 eggs
2 slices whole wheat bread torn into tiny pieces by hand
4 cloves garlic minced
½ cup fresh mint finely chopped
2 tsp cumin
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp salt

Instructions

Preheat the barbecue to medium-high heat.
Place skewers in a water bath for 10 minutes to avoid skewers from burning. This step is not necessary if using metal skewers.
Add all of the ingredients to a large bowl and mix by hand. Form into meat balls and then roll into long skinny tubes. Thread the skewer through the centre of each and set aside.
Grill over medium-high heat for 5 minutes per side or until the internal temperature has reached 160F. Serve.

Notes

Storage:

Store any cooked kofta kebabs remaining in a tightly sealed container for up to 3 days. Freeze uncooked for up to 2 months.

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