Grilled Kofta Kebabs

A plate of beef kofta skewers on a table.

4.86 from 7 votes

Ground beef kebabs are the kind of easy summer dinner that keeps the BBQ interesting. Packed with warm Middle Eastern spices and grilled on skewers until juicy and lightly smoky. Serve over rice, tucked into pitas or wraps, or piled onto a fresh salad for a quick meal everyone will want again.

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern

Keyword: Dinner Recipes, Ground Beef Recipes, Ground Lamb, Kebabs, Kofta Kebabs, Skewers

Servings: skewers

Calories: 264kcal

Author: Alisa Infanti

Equipment

10-12 skewers for grilling

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 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 meatballs 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 160°F. 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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