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Jet Tila's Meditteranean Kefta Kabobs

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Servings: 18

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. ground beef
  • 1 tbsp medium yellow onion grated, drained in a strainer
  • 5 cloves garlic smashed
  • 4 tbsp finely chopped parsley
  • 1 tsp ground sumac
  • 2 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • Soak the skewers in warm water, reserve.
  • Smash the garlic, then mince finely, along with the parsley.
  • If preparing by hand, grate the onion and press out the excess liquid.
  • If using a food processor, rough chop the onion, then process to fine pieces. Scrape down the bowl and process again as needed. Transfer to a strainer or several layers of paper towels to remove excess liquid.
  • Return to the processor, and add garlic, parsley, spices, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Process until well integrated.
  • In a bowl large enough to mix, include the ground beef, onion, garlic and parsley mixture, all the spices, salt and pepper, and EVOO.
  • With clean hands, gently mix the beef with the seasonings. It may start out crumbly, but it should come together like a loose ball of dough. Do not overmix, or the kefta will be tough.
  • Divide into golf ball sized portions, approximately 2 ounces each.
  • Lightly roll into a football shape, then flatten to approximately 1/2”.
  • Pierce with the skewer, place in a container, cover and hold in the refrigerator for at least two hours, which allows the flavors to develop, like marinating.
  • Grill on one side until well marked, about 2 minutes, flip and cook for another 2 minutes for medium (135 F internal temp) or desired doneness.

Notes

*Makes a great appetizer in a smaller size.
Jet Tila's Mediterranean Kefta Kabobs are a flavorful and aromatic dish, perfect for grilling. Made with ground beef mixed with grated onion, garlic, parsley, and a blend of spices like cumin, coriander, sumac, and cinnamon, these kabobs are shaped into football-like portions and skewered. After resting in the fridge to let the flavors meld, they're grilled to perfection, creating a deliciously seasoned, juicy bite. Whether served as an appetizer or main course, these kabobs are sure to impress with their bold Mediterranean flavors. Yields 18 two-ounce pieces.
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