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PREP
COOK
INACTIVE
15 min
15 min
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TOTAL TIME
30 min
COOKING METHOD(S):
Grill
Kofta Loves Fresh Herbs and High Heat
Kofta is a great reminder that there's more to ground meat than just burgers and meatballs. Beef and lamb make a juicy, deeply savory base, while parsley, mint and warm spices push the flavor in an entirely different direction. Shaped around skewers and cooked over high heat, the outside chars while the inside stays tender. Serve it with rice, flatbread, a crisp salad or something cool and creamy and you have the kind of dinner that feels built for sharing.
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CATEGORY:
Mains
SERVINGS
8
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SERVING SIZE
2 patties
INGREDIENTS
1 lb
Ground Beef
1 lb
Ground Lamb
1 small
Yellow Onions (grated)
4
Garlic Cloves (minced)
1/2 cup
Fresh Parsley (chopped)
1/4 cup
Fresh Mint (chopped)
2 tsp
Ground Cumin
2 tsp
Ground Coriander
1 tsp
Paprika (sweet)
1 1/2 tsp
Kosher Salt
1/2 tsp
Black Pepper
1 Tbsp
Light Olive Oil
1/2 tsp
Ground Cinnamon
1/4 tsp
Ground Allspice
1 tsp
Sumac (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
Combine all of the ingredients and mix just until evenly combined.
Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions for every 2 pounds of meat used (or divided in two again if you want to make mini patties). Shape into elongated patties around skewers or into free-form logs.
Brush lightly with olive oil and refrigerate for 20 minutes while the grill heats.
Grill over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through, turning as needed, about 8–10 minutes total.
Rest briefly before serving and garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro if desired.
