Spiced Beef Kofta Skewers
Juicy ground beef packed with warm spices, fresh herbs, and onion, grilled to smoky perfection on skewers. Ready in under 25 minutes with a flavor punch that tastes like a kebab house.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs ground beef
- ½ large yellow onion, finely minced
- ⅓ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1.5 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ whole lemon
Instructions
- 1
Combine ground beef, minced onion, parsley, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- 2
Divide mixture into 8 equal portions. Mold each firmly around metal skewers, pressing to form long, even cylinders.
- 3
Heat a grill or cast iron skillet over medium-high until very hot, about 2 minutes.
- 4
Grill kofta 3-4 minutes per side, rotating once, until deeply browned and cooked through (160°F internal).
- 5
Transfer to a plate and squeeze lemon over the top.
- 6
Serve hot with rice, flatbread, or a simple salad on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowl
- metal skewers (8)
- grill or 12-inch cast iron skillet
- meat thermometer
- tongs
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