Name: Kafta-Beef or Lamb Kabobs
Ingredients: 8 oz. freshly ground beef chuck or lamb shoulder; 2 tbsp. finely chopped parsley; 2 tbsp. finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes; 2 tbsp. Aleppo pepper; ¼ tsp. ground allspice; ¾ tsp. dried mint; ½ tsp. ground cumin; ½ tsp. ground coriander; ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon; ½ medium yellow onion, grated, drained in a strainer; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 Large Onion, sliced; Olive Oil; 1-2 tbsp. butter; Salt & Pepper

Kafta-Beef or Lamb Kabobs

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Yield: 22 skewers 1x

Ingredients

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Kafta

8 oz. freshly ground beef chuck or lamb shoulder
2 tbsp. finely chopped parsley
2 tbsp. finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes
2 tbsp. Aleppo pepper
¼ tsp. ground allspice
¾ tsp. dried mint
½ tsp. ground cumin
½ tsp. ground coriander
¼ tsp. ground cinnamon
½ medium yellow onion, grated, drained in a strainer
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Grilled Onions

1 Large Onion, sliced
Olive Oil
1–2 tbsp. butter
Salt & Pepper

Instructions

Kafta

Build a hot fire in charcoal or gas grill.
In a large bowl, stir together beef or lamb, parsley, tomatoes, Aleppo, allspice, mint, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, drained onions, salt, and pepper.
Form 1 tbsp. beef mixture each around the end of 22 skewers; grill, turning, until lightly charred, about 4 minutes.

Grilled Onions

On a grill pan saute the onions until lightly charred with oil, butter, salt & pepper.
Serve with onions, grilled pita, potatoes, yogurt sauce and a salad.

Notes

Adapted From | Annia Ciezadlo

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