Lebanese Kafta Easy (Printable)

Juicy spiced meat kebabs with Middle Eastern flavors, ready in 35 minutes

# What You Need:

01 - 1.1 pounds ground lamb or beef, or a combination

02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped

03 - ½ bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped

04 - 2 garlic cloves, minced

05 - 1 teaspoon ground allspice

06 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin

07 - ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

08 - 1 teaspoon salt

09 - ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

10 - ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne or chili flakes

11 - Lemon wedges

12 - Chopped fresh parsley

13 - Pita bread

14 - Tahini sauce

01 - In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, onion, parsley, garlic, allspice, cumin, cinnamon, salt, pepper, and cayenne (if using).

02 - Mix thoroughly with your hands until fully combined and the mixture becomes sticky.

03 - Divide the mixture into 8–10 portions. Shape each into an oval patty or mold around a skewer for traditional kebabs.

04 - Preheat grill, grill pan, or oven broiler to medium-high heat.

05 - Grill or broil kafta for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through.

06 - Serve hot with pita bread, lemon wedges, fresh parsley, and tahini sauce, if desired.

01 -

The spice blend hits every note, warm and aromatic without being overwhelming
Mixing by hand creates this incredible texture that keeps the juices locked inside
These come together in under 40 minutes but taste like you spent all day cooking

02 -

Mixing the meat thoroughly until it becomes sticky is absolutely crucial or your kafta will crumble
Let the shaped kafta rest for 10 minutes before grilling, this helps them hold together better
Dont press down on them with your spatula, youll lose all those precious juices

03 -

If using wooden skewers, soak them for 30 minutes so they don't burn on the grill
Test one small piece of the mixture before shaping everything to adjust your seasonings
Let the kafta rest for 5 minutes after grilling before serving, this redistributes the juices