Description
Savor the vibrant flavors of Moroccan cuisine with these succulent Kefta Kabobs. Infused with aromatic spices and fresh herbs, these grilled delights are a perfect centerpiece for gatherings and celebrations. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, they’ll transport you straight to the bustling streets of Morocco. Serve them warm with pita bread or a fresh salad for a truly delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or lamb
- 1 medium onion, finely grated
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp sweet paprika
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Skewers (metal or soaked wooden)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, grated onion, parsley, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined, being careful not to overwork.
- With wet hands, shape the mixture into long sausages around skewers.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Grill the kabobs for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until browned and cooked through.
- Serve hot with warm pita bread and tzatziki or yogurt sauce; garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 kabob (approx. 113g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For variety, substitute ground beef with lamb or chicken. Enhance flavor by adding spices like coriander or chili powder. Store leftover kabobs in an airtight container for up to three days and reheat gently in a skillet.