Ramadan Recipes: Beef Kafta

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Publish date: Tuesday، 02 April 2024

Beef Kafta is a traditional Ramadan recipe enjoyed during the holy month of Ramzan. Known as Kafta in Lebanon and Kofta in other Middle Eastern countries, it's a flavorful meatball made from beef, chicken, or lamb mixed with aromatic herbs, Middle Eastern spices, and onions. To make this delicious dish, you only need four simple ingredients: ground beef, onions, parsley, and a spice blend similar to all spice. Whether served grilled, baked, or fried, Beef Kafta is a mouthwatering addition to any Ramadan iftar spread.

This recipe was crafted by our esteemed culinary advisor, Chef Sarah.

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Ingredients
- 15 Minutes
- 6 Serving
- 202 Calories

Beef Kafta

¼ cup parsley

1 small yellow onion quartered

1 pound ground beef

2 teaspoons 7 spice

½ teaspoon cumin

½ teaspoon cinnamon

½ teaspoon coriander

⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method & Directions
- 10 Minutes

Prepare Parsley
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Begin by placing the parsley in the bowl of a food processor and pulsing until finely chopped. Once chopped, remove the parsley from the food processor and set it aside for later use.
Chop Onion
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Using the same food processor bowl that was used for the parsley, add the quartered onion and pulse until finely chopped. Drain the onions slightly to release any excess moisture.
Combine Ingredients
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Return the chopped parsley to the food processor bowl with the onions. Then, add the ground beef along with all the spices. Run the food processor on pulse once or twice until all the ingredients are well combined and form a pasty meat mixture.
Form Kafta
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Transfer the meat mixture from the food processor to a large bowl. With your hands, form the Kafta into oblong shapes about 1 inch in thickness. You can choose to form them on a wooden skewer or without, depending on your preference.
Preheat Grill
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Grease the grates of a gas grill or indoor grill pan, and preheat it to medium-high heat.
Grill Kafta
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Once the grill is heated through, transfer the Kafta onto the grill. Grill for 4-5 minutes per side, adjusting the cooking time based on your preferred level of doneness.
Serve
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Serve the Kafta hot off the grill with your choice of side dishes. Enjoy this flavorful Ramadan dish with friends and family!

Nutrition Facts

Calories	202

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Ramadan Recipes: Beef Kafta

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Beef Kafta

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