Lebanese Kafta Easy Spiced Kebabs (Printable Version)

Juicy spiced lamb or beef kebabs with aromatic Middle Eastern spices, ready in 35 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1.1 pounds ground lamb or beef (or a mix)

02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped

03 - 1/2 bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped

04 - 2 garlic cloves, minced

05 - 1 teaspoon ground allspice

06 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin

07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

08 - 1 teaspoon salt

09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

10 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne or chili flakes (optional)

11 - Lemon wedges

12 - Chopped fresh parsley

13 - Pita bread

14 - Tahini sauce

01 - In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, onion, parsley, garlic, allspice, cumin, cinnamon, salt, pepper, and cayenne (if using).

02 - Mix thoroughly with your hands until fully combined and sticky.

03 - Divide the mixture into 8–10 portions. Shape each into an oval patty or around a skewer for kebabs.

04 - Preheat grill, grill pan, or oven broiler to medium-high heat.

05 - Grill or broil kafta for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through.

06 - Serve hot with pita bread, lemon wedges, fresh parsley, and tahini sauce, if desired.

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The spice blend hits all the right notes, warm but not overpowering, and somehow makes every bite feel like a discovery
These kebabs come together faster than you can set a table, perfect for those weeknights when takeout seems tempting

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Overmixing is not a thing here, keep working that meat mixture until it feels sticky and holds together beautifully
Wooden skewers need a 30-minute soak in water or they will burn before your meat is done

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Let the meat mixture rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before shaping, this helps the flavors meld and makes the kebabs easier to form
Make a small test patty and cook it first to check your seasoning before shaping the entire batch