Best Kafta Meatball Shish Kabobs Recipes

MIDDLE EASTERN MEATBALLS (KOFTA KEBABS)

Middle Eastern Meatballs (Kofta Kebabs) image

Middle Eastern Meatballs (Kofta Kebabs) made in just one bowl and ready to bake in 15 minutes with authentic middle eastern spices, it tastes like the ground beef kebab you love but with minimal effort.

Provided by Sabrina Snyder

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
1 tablespoon fresh mint (minced)
6 cloves garlic (minced)
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2 pounds ground beef
1/3 cup grated onion

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
Add all the ingredients except the beef into a bowl and stir well.
Add in the beef and stir until just combined.
Form into 1/4 cup meatballs (I use an ice cream scoop) onto your cast iron skillet or sheet pan.
Cook for 15-18 minutes or until cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 33 mg, Sodium 229 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

KAFTA (BBQ)

Kafta (BBQ) image

The yummiest preparation mixture for ground beef EVER! I have made this Lebanese Meat for all of my friends and family and have HAD to leave the recipe with everyone! Meat mixture can be used for everything... meatballs, meatloaf, BBQ skewers, BBQ'd hamburgers. FOR BEST, AUTHENTIC LEBANESE TASTE, DO NOT OMIT OR SUBSTITUTE INGREDIENTS (until you have made it this way ;P )

Provided by Lebanese Cuisine

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Middle Eastern Lebanese

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
1 medium onion, grated
½ cup finely chopped fresh parsley
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
¼ teaspoon black pepper
6 wooden or metal skewers

Steps:

Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. If using wooden skewers, soak in water.
In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, onion, parsley, cayenne, allspice, salt and pepper until evenly blended. Divide into 6 portions, and press around one end of the skewers to form a log shape approximately 1 inch thick and 6 inches long.
Grill for 10 to 15 minutes, turning occasionally, until meat is no longer pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.3 g, Cholesterol 74.3 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 459.1 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

CHEF JOHN'S KOFTA KEBABS

Chef John's Kofta Kebabs image

I'm excited to share what is one of my all-time favorite things to grill. This is perfect for those times when you want to take a break from grilling burgers, but you also kinda want a grilled burger, since this is basically a Mediterranean-style meatball on a stick. I know "shish" gets more love, but "kofta" might be the best kebab. Serve over a tomato, onion, and cucumber salad with flatbread or pita and a lemony tahini dressing.

Provided by Chef John

Categories BBQ & Grilled Beef Skewers and Kabobs

Time 1h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 slice whole grain bread, toasted
½ medium yellow onion, diced
⅓ cup chopped Italian parsley
4 cloves garlic, minced
8 ounces ground beef
4 ounces ground lamb
1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons water
4 bamboo skewers, soaked for at least 1 hour

Steps:

Cut toasted bread slice into thin strips on a cutting board; cut strips across into a small dice.
Place onion, parsley, and garlic on top of diced bread on the cutting board; chop until mixture resembles tabbouleh.
Season beef and lamb with kosher salt, black pepper, allspice, paprika, cardamom, nutmeg, and cayenne. Add onion mixture and water. Mix and mash with your hands until well combined.
Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour, up to overnight.
Remove meat from the refrigerator and roll ¼ of the mixture into a ball using wet hands. Pierce in the middle with a bamboo skewer. Shape meat into a uniform log, about 6 inches long and 2 inches wide.
Meanwhile, preheat a charcoal grill until coals are very hot.
Place kebabs on the hot grill until browned and cooked through, about 12 minutes, turning every 3 minutes or so. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a kebab should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Cholesterol 68.9 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 15.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 693.3 mg

MEATBALL SHISH KABOBS

Meatball Shish Kabobs image

Convenience foods make this hearty entree a snap to prepare. Purchased meatballs are easy to thread onto skewers. And since they're precooked, you just need to grill the kabobs until the fresh veggies are tender. Basting with bottled barbecue sauce adds fast flavor. -Shawn Solley, Lawton, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

30 frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs (1/2 ounce each) , thawed
2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 medium yellow summer squash, cut into 1/2-inch slices
12 cherry tomatoes
12 pearl onions
1 cup barbecue sauce
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

On metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternate meatballs, zucchini, summer squash, tomatoes and onions. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 6 minutes, turning once. , Baste with barbecue sauce. Grill 8-10 minutes longer or until meatballs are heated through and vegetables are tender, turning and basting frequently. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 365mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

KOFTA KEBABS

Kofta Kebabs image

These kebabs have 6 different kinds of spices; the first time I smelled them I knew immediately that I had to find the recipe. The most affordable way to purchase the spices is in bulk at either a health food store or an Asian or Middle-Eastern market. They are very good! Serve with yogurt, flat bread, lettuce, tomato and cucumber.

Provided by SRKELZ

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Lamb Ground

Time 1h20m

Yield 28

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 pound ground lamb
3 tablespoons grated onion
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ tablespoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground allspice
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
28 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

Steps:

Mash the garlic into a paste with the salt using a mortar and pestle or the flat side of a chef's knife on your cutting board. Mix the garlic into the lamb along with the onion, parsley, coriander, cumin, cinnamon, allspice, cayenne pepper, ginger, and pepper in a mixing bowl until well blended. Form the mixture into 28 balls. Form each ball around the tip of a skewer, flattening into a 2 inch oval; repeat with the remaining skewers. Place the kebabs onto a baking sheet, cover, and refrigerate at least 30 minutes, or up to 12 hours.
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil grate.
Cook the skewers on the preheated grill, turning occasionally, until the lamb has cooked to your desired degree of doneness, about 6 minutes for medium.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 34.6 calories, Carbohydrate 0.6 g, Cholesterol 10.8 mg, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 78.2 mg, Sugar 0.1 g