Beef Kefta Patties With Cucumber Salad Recipes

MOROCCAN BEEF KEFTA ON SKEWERS WITH CHOPPED VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine the beef, onion, garlic, parsley, coriander, mint, marjoram, salt, pepper, cumin, paprika and cayenne. Cover and let sit for one hour. Soak 12 wooden skewers in water for one hour.
• In a separate bowl combine cucumber, tomato, bell pepper, hot pepper, garlic, mint, red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper tossing to combine. Cover and let marinate at room temperature until ready to serve.
• Preheat grill or broiler.
• Dip hands into a bowl of water. Shape and pack about a 1/3 cup of the meat mixture into 2 sausage-shapes on a soaked wooden skewer. Repeat procedure for remaining meat and skewers.
• Grill the keftas on both sides until cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Serve hot with chopped salad.

BEEF KEFTA PATTIES WITH CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Combine beef, 1/4 cup parsley, cilantro and next 5 ingredients (through cinnamon) in a medium bowl. Divide mixture into 4 equal portions, shaping each into a 1/2 inch thick patty. Add patties to pan; cook 3 minutes per side or until desired degree of doneness.
• Combine cucumber and vinegar in a medium bowl; toss well. Combine yogurt, remaining 2 tablespoons parsley, juice, and pepper in a small bowl; stir with a whisk. Arrange 1 patty and 1/2 cup cucumber mixture on each of 4 plates. Top each serving with about 2 tablespoons yogurt sauce. Serve each with 2 pita wedges.

KAFTA (BBQ)

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. If using wooden skewers, soak in water.
• In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, onion, parsley, cayenne, allspice, salt and pepper until evenly blended. Divide into 6 portions, and press around one end of the skewers to form a log shape approximately 1 inch thick and 6 inches long.
• Grill for 10 to 15 minutes, turning occasionally, until meat is no longer pink.

MEMORABLE BEEF PATTIES

Steps:

• Combine first 5 ingredients; form 4 oval patties.
• Brown patties on both sides.
• Remove and keep warm.
• Reserve 2 T drippings in skillet.
• Saute green pepper and onion until tender.
• Add next 6 ingredients.
• Mix flour and water to a smooth paste.
• Add to tomato mixture, stirring constantly.
• Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
• Return patties; cover and simmer for 25 minutes.
• Uncover and simmer 5 more minutes.
• Remove bay leaf.