Beef Kefta With Melon Slaw Recipes

KAFTA (BBQ)

Kafta (BBQ) image

The yummiest preparation mixture for ground beef EVER! I have made this Lebanese Meat for all of my friends and family and have HAD to leave the recipe with everyone! Meat mixture can be used for everything... meatballs, meatloaf, BBQ skewers, BBQ'd hamburgers. FOR BEST, AUTHENTIC LEBANESE TASTE, DO NOT OMIT OR SUBSTITUTE INGREDIENTS (until you have made it this way ;P )

Provided by Lebanese Cuisine

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Middle Eastern Lebanese

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
1 medium onion, grated
½ cup finely chopped fresh parsley
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
¼ teaspoon black pepper
6 wooden or metal skewers

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.3 g, Cholesterol 74.3 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 459.1 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

MOROCCAN BEEF KEFTA ON SKEWERS WITH CHOPPED VEGETABLE SALAD

Moroccan Beef Kefta on Skewers with Chopped Vegetable Salad image

Provided by Food Network

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1/2 cup grated onion
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh coriander
3 teaspoons finely chopped fresh mint or 1 teaspoon dried mint
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh marjoram or 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 seedless cucumber, peeled and finely diced
1 large tomato, seeded and finely diced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and finely diced
1 hot Italian-style pepper, seeded and finely diced
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil

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.

MOROCCAN KEFTA

Moroccan Kefta image

Kefta is ground beef or lamb mixed with ingredients like fresh herbs, onions, ground cumin and sweet paprika, which are often used in Moroccan cuisine. Moroccans often grill it over charcoal, but it's very versatile: You can thread kefta onto skewers, as done here, or shape it as a patty to fill a sandwich or even use it as a stuffing for dumplings.

Provided by Nargisse Benkabbou

Categories meat

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef or lamb (15- to 20-percent fat)
1 small yellow onion, grated with its juices reserved (about 120 grams)
1/2 packed cup flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
1/2 packed cup cilantro, finely chopped
1/2 packed cup mint leaves, finely chopped
2 heaped teaspoons sweet paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 heaped teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Pinch of ground cayenne

Steps:

In a large bowl using your hands or a large spoon, combine the beef, onion and the juices, parsley, cilantro, mint, sweet paprika, cumin, salt, black pepper and cayenne.
Take about 1/2 teaspoon of the kefta mixture, cook it (in a pan or in the microwave) and taste it to check the seasoning. Add more salt to the kefta mixture if necessary.
Take about 2 1/2 tablespoons of the kefta mixture (slightly larger than a golf ball) and mold it onto a skewer to form a log. (If using a long skewer, form two logs on each.) Repeat until you've used all the kefta mixture. Place the skewers on a plate, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to cook.
Heat your grill or grill pan to medium-high and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until cooked through, using a thin spatula to help turn if the kefta sticks. Serve immediately with bread and a side of vegetables or a salad.

KEFTA

Kefta image

This is a twist on the traditional meatloaf! A lamb loaf is made with a generous amount of parsley and onion, and seasoned elegantly with lemon zest and allspice. Serve with pita bread or rice.

Provided by CZ24

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek

Time 1h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
3 medium onions, finely chopped
1 ½ pounds ground lamb
2 teaspoons ground allspice
1 ½ teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons salt
¼ cup butter, softened
1 medium tomato, sliced

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large bowl, mix together the parsley, onions, lamb, allspice, lemon zest, salt and butter until well blended. Use your hands for best results. Place in a baking dish, or pat into a 2 inch tall round on a baking sheet with sides. Arrange tomato slices on top.
Bake uncovered for 50 minutes in the preheated oven, until no longer pink and the internal temperature has reached at least 160 degrees F (72 degrees C). Serve with pita bread or rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.4 calories, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Cholesterol 57.8 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 541.5 mg, Sugar 1.8 g