Ingredients
Meat Mixture
- 600 grams lean ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, quartered
- 1 cup fresh parsley, washed and patted dry
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon seven spice (pre-mixed spice blend)
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Chop Onion and Parsley: In the bowl of your food processor, add the quartered onion and fresh parsley. Pulse the ingredients until they are finely chopped and well combined.
- Mix Ingredients: Transfer the chopped onion and parsley mixture to a large mixing bowl. Add the ground beef and all the spices: salt, black pepper, seven spice, and cayenne pepper. Use your hands to mix everything thoroughly until evenly blended.
- Shape Kebabs: Take a portion of the meat mixture and mold it around a skewer, forming a kebab that is about one to one and a half inches thick. Repeat this process with the remaining mixture and skewers.
- Prepare Grill: Preheat your charcoal or gas grill. If using a gas grill, set it to medium-high heat and brush the grill grates with oil to prevent sticking.
- Grill Kebabs: Place the skewered kafta kebabs on the preheated grill. Cook for about 4 minutes on one side, then carefully turn and cook for another 4 minutes or until the meat is cooked through and slightly charred on the outside.
- Serve: Remove the kebabs from the grill and serve immediately with your favorite sides such as fresh salad, rice, or flatbreads.
Notes
- Ensure the parsley is fresh and dry to avoid soggy kebabs.
- Adjust the cayenne pepper according to your heat preference.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes beforehand to prevent burning if using them.
- Seven spice can be substituted with a mix of allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and coriander if unavailable.
- For an extra smoky flavor, use charcoal grilling over gas grilling.
- Make sure the kebabs are uniformly thick for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
