Lebanese Kafta Kebabs (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 medium yellow onion quartered
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1 cup fresh parsley washed and patted dry
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600 grams ground beef lean
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1 teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
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¼ teaspoon seven spice pre-mixed spice blend
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⅛ teaspoon cayenne more to taste
# Instructions:
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In the bowl of your food processor, add quartered onion and fresh parsley. Process by pulsing the ingredients until finely chopped.
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To a large mixing bowl, add ground beef, finely chopped parsley and onion mixture, and all of the spices. Using your hands, mix the ingredients thoroughly.
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To form the kebabs, take some of the mixture with your hands and mold it around the skewer. The meat around the skewer should be about an inch to an inch and a half thick.
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Prepare your charcoal or gas grill. If using a gas grill, preheat it to medium-high and brush the grill with oil. Place skewers of kafta on the grill. Cook one side for about 4 minutes before turning it over and cooking for another 4 minutes or until the meat is cooked through.
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Serve immediately.
# Notes:
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Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before using
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Can substitute allspice for seven spice blend
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Can be shaped into patties instead of using skewers
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Can be baked at 375°F for 15-20 minutes
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Leftovers keep 3-4 days in fridge or 3 months frozen