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Lebanese Kafta (Beef or Lamb)

🇱🇧 Lebanon

Servings: 4 Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 12 minutes Total: 27 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground beef or ground lamb
  • 1 cup yellow onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
  • 2 tsp Lebanese 7 spice
  • 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (only if cooking in skillet)
  • 1 large tomato, or 2-3 plum tomatoes, sliced

Steps

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, diced onion, parsley, Lebanese 7 spice, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly with hands.
  2. Divide the mixture into 6 to 10 patties or long fingers. Use skewers if desired.
  3. If grilling, clean and oil the grill grates. Grill on medium heat for 10-12 minutes, turning to mark all sides. If using a skillet, cook over medium heat until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
  4. Optionally, add sliced tomato to the grill or skillet and cook a few more minutes. Season tomatoes with salt and pepper.
  5. Serve immediately with rice, salad, or wrapped in lavash or pita bread.

Source: silkroadrecipes.com