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Grilled Beef Kofta

5 from 4 votes
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Total 23 mins
Cook Time 8 mins
Serves 4 servings

By: Mariam E.  |  August 19, 2021This post may contain affiliate links, read my disclosure policy for details

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This is such a simple and filling Grilled Beef Kofta recipe that’s ideal for entertaining or for a weeknight dinner. It’s full of flavor and can be enjoyed on its own or paired with rice pilaf, served with pita bread, tzatziki, or homemade Hummus. It is so easy to make and your whole family will love it.

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This homemade beef kofta recipe is so good! I love making this dish because it is packed with flavor. Made with ground beef, minced onions, and some seasoning, they come together so quickly. Shaped into an oblong shape and placed in skewers for grilling, you’ll be enjoying this recipe in no time. 

If you want some delicious side dishes to go with this grilled kofta, you should try my Vermicelli Rice and my Baba Ghanouj. They’re super easy to make and are so delicious! 

Why You’ll Love This Kofta Recipe

  • Super easy to make. There aren’t any complicated steps with this beef kofta recipe. All you have to do is mix the ingredients together and place them onto a skewer and then grill!
  • Made with healthy ingredients. This kofta is made with healthy wholesome ingredients! These ingredients can also be found at all grocery stores and you might already have them in your kitchen.
  • It’s delicious! Trust me, everyone will be reaching for seconds because these are so delicious.

What You’ll Need to make Grilled Kofta Kebabs

  • Ground beef: I use 85/15 ground beef. You don’t want to use super lean ground beef as you don’t want these koftas to come out dry.
  • White onion: feel free to use yellow or sweet onion too.
  • Italian parsley leaves: you need fresh parsley leaves for the best flavor!
  • Seasoning: I season my beef kofta with salt, pepper, and 7 spice.
ingredients of the beef kofta laid out

How To Make the Beef Kofta

  • Mince the onion and parsley: In a food processor, add in the cubed onion. Pulse a couple of times until finely chopped but not pureed. Then add in the parsley leaves and pulse a couple more times to finely chop everything together. 
ingredients of the beef kofta in a plate before mixing
  • Combine and shape: Combine the onion, parsley, and ground beef. Add the spices and salt into the bowl and mix everything together very well then shape into oblong shape meatball.
raw beef kofta skewers on a plate
  • Skewer: Using a thick flat surfaced skewer, skew the meat onto the skewer, as shown in photos. If you don’t want to skew them, you can just form the same shape and grill them without a skewer.
  • Grill the kofta: Preheat the grill. Spray the grill’s surface with some oil spray and grill the kofta pieces for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until cooked to your desired level of doneness.

Tips and Notes to making the best Beef Kafta

  • Kofta need some fat to keep the kebabs moist. Always use no less than 15% of fat in your ground. I use 80/20 or 85/15 always.
  • You can use allspice if you cannot find 7 spice.
  • If using wooden skewers, soak skewers 30 minutes before grilling.
  • You can use grated or finely chop the onion and chopped parsley by hand if you prefer. 
  • Use other kinds of ground meat if you don’t like beef, you can substitute for ground chicken, or lamb.
  • Be sure to not overmix the meat mixture when you are combining all of the ingredients together or the koftas will be tough and too dense when grilled.
  • If you have time, make the beef kofta meat mixture a day ahead of time! This way the flavors can really shine.
  • If the meat mixture is sticking too much to your hands, try wetting your hands with water before shaping the meat.

FAQs

What is Kafta or Kofta?

kofta is one of the most popular dishes in the Middle East, It’ a mixture of ground beef or lamb beef, blended with onions, parsley and a couple of Middle Eastern spices.

Why can’t I shape my byeef koftas?

If your beef koftas are falling apart, chill the meat mixture for 10 minutes to help it firm up before shaping the mixture into balls.

How do I make this ahead of time?

You can make the kofta a few days ahead of time and reheat it when ready to eat or you can prepare the kofta beforehand and freeze them. The beef kofta can be frozen before or after cooking! 

How to bake Kofta Kebobs?

You can totally bake this if you do not have a grill. Preheat oven to 350°F and then place the beef koftas on a lined sheet pan. Switch to low broil and grill for 10 minutes, turning halfway through. Keep a keen eye on them, as some ovens are different than others. If you don’t have a broiler, you can simple bake them at 350F for 10-15 minutes, flipping half way through.

How do I store leftovers?

If you have extra kofta skewers, remove them from the skewers and place the koftas into an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave, oven, or stovetop. 

What can I serve with Beef Koftas?

I love serving mine with some sort of salad or sides dishes like Fattoush, Tabbouleh, Hummus, Vermicelli Rice, Baba Ghanouj and many more of my Lebanese Recipes.

beef kofta skewers on a plate with veggies and hummus

More Recipes You’ll Love

  • Maghmour (Lebanese Moussaka)
  • Lebanese Tabbouleh Salad Recipe
  • Lebanese Fattoush Salad
  • Lebanese Hummus with Spiced Meat
  • Lebanese Rice Pudding

I hope you enjoy all the recipes I share with you, including this delicious Grilled Beef Kofta recipe. I hope you try it, enjoy it, rate it, and share it with your friends and family!

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Grilled Beef Kofta

5 from 4 votes
Created by Mariam E.
This is such a simple and filling Grilled Beef Kofta recipe that's ideal for entertaining or for a weeknight dinner. It's full of flavor and can be enjoyed on its own or paired with rice pilaf, served with pita bread, tzatziki, or homemade hummus. It is so easy to make and your whole family will love it.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 8 mins
Total Time 23 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground beef 85/15
  • 1 small white onion cubed
  • ¼ cup packed Italian parsley leaves
  • 1 tsp. black pepper
  • 3/4 tsp. 7 spice or all spice
  • 1 tsp. salt or more to taste

Instructions

  • If using wooden skewers, soak skewers 30 minute before grilling.
  • Remove the meat from the package and add into a bowl.
  • In a food processor, add in the cubed onion. Pulse a couple of times until finely chopped but not pureed. Then add in the parsley leaves and pulse a couple more times to finely chop everything together.
  • Remove the content from the processor and transfer it into the bowl that has the meat.
  • Add in the spices and salt into the bowl and mix everything together very well.
  • Using a thick flat surfaced skewer, skew the meat onto the skewer, as show in photos. If you don’t want to skew them, you can just form the same shape and grill them without a skewer.
  • Preheat the grill.
  • Spray the grill’s surface with some oil spray and grill the kofta pieces for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until cooked to your desired level of doneness.
  • Serve immediately while hot with side of your choice.

Notes

  • You can use allspice if you cannot find 7 spice.
  • You can finely chop the onion and parsley by hand if you prefer. 
  • Use other kinds of ground meat if you don’t like beef, you can substitute for ground chicken, pork, or lamb.
  • Be sure to not overmix the meat mixture when you are combining all of the ingredients together or the koftas will be tough and too dense when grilled.
  • If you have time, make the beef kofta meat mixture a day ahead of time! This way the flavors can really shine.
  • If the meat mixture is sticking too much to your hands, try wetting your hands with water before shaping the meat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 302kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 572mg | Potassium: 387mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 597IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 3mg
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  1. Fanica says

    December 22, 2021 at 5:56 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you for the recipe. The only change I made is to reduce the salt because my cousin is on three blood pressure medications. Here is my recipe for the Lebanese 7 spice. I don’t remember where I got the recipe years ago but because of the cost in spices I usually buy mine at the store.

    LEBANESE SEVEN SPICE*

    2 tablespoons Allspice, Ground
    2 tablespoons Black Pepper, Ground
    1 tablespoon White Pepper, Ground
    1 1/2 teaspoons Ceylon Cinnamon, Ground
    1 1/2 teaspoons Cloves, Ground
    1 1/2 teaspoons Nutmeg, Grated
    1 1/2 teaspoons Coriander, Ground

    Mix together. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 year. Makes
    about 1/2 cup.

    Reply
    • Mariam E. says

      December 25, 2021 at 3:19 pm

      Hi Fanica!
      Thanks for sharing that and thanks for the review!

      Reply

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