Grilled Kofta
Juicy, herb-packed ground meat skewers with beautiful char marks, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or weekend barbecue.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- ½ cup fresh parsley
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Grate the 1 medium onion and squeeze out excess liquid. Mince the 3 garlic cloves and chop the 0.5 cup parsley.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the 1.5 lb ground beef, grated onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp black pepper. Mix until just combined.
- 3
Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions. Shape each around a skewer into a 6-inch long sausage shape, pressing firmly.
- 4
Brush the kofta with the 2 tbsp olive oil. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- 5
Grill the kofta for 10-12 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes, until charred on all sides and cooked through (no pink inside).
- 6
Rest the kofta for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with flatbread, salad, or rice.
Tools you’ll need
- Grill or grill pan
- Skewers (if wooden, soak in water 30 minutes)
- Box grater
- Large bowl
- Basting brush
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